After a high-profile blunder, the enraged Reds promise to “explore the range of options available.”

After a costly VAR blunder cost Liverpool dearly in their loss to Tottenham on Saturday, the team has pledged to “escalate” their dissatisfaction with the referees’ body, PGMOL.

Luis Diaz’s goal in north London was disallowed due to an offside ruling that was mistakenly approved by referees. This was explained as a “lapse in concentration” on the part of VAR officials Dan Cook and Darren England, who later issued an apology to the Reds.

After it was discovered that they had failed to see the linesman’s flag to disallow the goal and mistakenly believed Liverpool had already won, the referees were both removed from the games scheduled for next weekend.

The Premier League’s refereeing culture has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that both men were only 48 hours prior to the match a member of a refereeing crew in the United Arab Emirates.

Liverpool announced on Sunday night that they would think about taking more measures after their 2-1 loss.

The statement said, “Liverpool Football Club accepts PGMOL’s acknowledgement of their shortcomings from last night.” Sporting integrity was compromised because it is evident that the laws of the game were not correctly applied.

“We acknowledge the demands that match officials operate under, but the introduction and use of VAR is meant to lessen rather than increase these pressures.

Therefore, it is unacceptable that little time was given to enable the right choice to be made and that no action was taken afterward.

It is particularly unacceptable that these shortcomings have already been labeled as “significant human error.” The review alone should determine all results, and it should do so in complete transparency.

This is critical for the validity of decision-making in the future because it affects all clubs and lessons are being applied to enhance procedures so that a situation like this one never arises again.

“Given the obvious need for escalation and resolution, we will investigate the variety of options available in the interim.”

Shortly after Diaz’s goal was disallowed, Liverpool, who also saw Curtis Jones sent off following a contentious VAR call, surrendered to Heung-min Son. However, late in the first half, Cody Gakpo tied the score.

Diogo Jota was sent off for two bookings, the first of which infuriated the Reds, and Joel Matip scored an own goal in the 96th minute, after Jones’ red card.

Manager Jurgen Klopp stated: “I was aware of the offside goal at halftime, so I don’t think there’s anything to say about it. I initially believed it to be plainly onside, but you seem to think they have a better perspective.

“I’m rather certain that the decision-maker didn’t do it intentionally. Reaching the conclusion didn’t take very long. That seems a little odd, but someone else has to clarify.