Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty call
Alexander Isak stayed on his feet after Jurrien Timber pulled him back while chasing a cross, and as a result, neither the referee nor VAR intervened.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed disappointment over the lack of a penalty awarded to his team in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Anfield. The defending Premier League champions claimed the top spot after their first victory at Anfield in 14 years. However, Liverpool felt aggrieved after Alexander Isak was challenged by Jurrien Timber, but no penalty was given.
Iraola stated, "It's a shame you ask me this question. But honestly, yes, we have to tell them to go down because they are not going to call it otherwise." He questioned why the referee and VAR did not award a penalty, emphasizing that a penalty should be called regardless of whether the player dived or not. Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz early in the match, but Liverpool should have equalized by halftime.
Iraola praised his players' resilience after going behind and urged them to continue their efforts, stating they were only midway through the season and Arsenal was in strong position.
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