Liverpool’s intent to wrap up their
Champions League group with a club record 15 points was evident the moment Jürgen Klopp submitted his teamsheet. Best-laid plans cannot legislate for the damage still being inflicted on the game by VAR, however.
Takumi Minamino had an 89th-minute winner – that would have delivered
Liverpool their 15 points – disallowed by VAR for an apparent handball by Sadio Mané. Not clear, not obvious, and certainly not offside as the goal was initially ruled out for. Midtjylland also equalised from the penalty spot after VAR correctly ruled that Caoimhín Kelleher had fouled Anders Dreyer, but only after the midfielder had been adjudged offside before they connected.