Supporters are seeking explanations following Liverpool’s disallowed goal, which was the result of one of the most perplexing decisions of the season.

Several spectators even speculated that referee Anthony Taylor was aware of his mistake, based on his subsequent actions, during a 2-2 draw at West Ham.

Referee Anthony Taylor waved play-on after West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola took a tumble claiming a high ball

Fans were left confused as Areola then appeared to present Liverpool with an open goal

Cody Gakpo spotted his opportunity to score after Areola rolled the ball away

Gakpo was shocked when referee Anthony Taylor sounded his whistle.

The issue erupted after the home goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, fell to the ground after successfully catching a high ball while being under pressure.

Taylor promptly signaled to continue the game by waving his arm and jogging away.

Two players assisted Areola in getting up, while he still held onto the ball.

However, the subsequent actions of the French goalkeeper perplexed everyone present at the London Stadium.

Areola skillfully maneuvered the ball in front of him, simulating a free kick, thereby surprising both his teammates and opponents who anticipated him either passing to a teammate or kicking the ball upfield.

The ball had already traveled several yards away from the stopper, who even crouched down to adjust his socks.

Cody Gakpo, an attacker for the Reds, seized an unforeseen chance and swiftly returned to the zone to reclaim possession.

However, at that moment, Taylor, who had been observing the game, eventually blew his whistle to prevent Gakpo, who was in disbelief, from scoring a definite goal.

Afterwards, Taylor confidently walked back to Areola, placed his hand on the goalkeeper, and seemed to persuade him to request the assistance of West Ham’s physiotherapist.

Initially, the French goalkeeper seemed to indicate that he was okay, but then he extended his leg in a manner that indicated discomfort and agreed to receive medical attention.

Fans were puzzled by this exchange between Taylor and Areola after the referee halted play to call on the physio

Instantly, the goalkeeper collapses and Taylor signals for the medical team to assist Areola.

The entire occurrence left all observers perplexed, prompting numerous individuals to express their thoughts on social media.

A fan analyzed the situation and pointed out that Taylor deliberately signaled for the goalkeeper to get up, which exacerbated the situation.

Another individual expressed their opinion, stating: “I did not perceive the sound of a whistle, indicating that the referee made a mistake.” Taylor’s consistent tendency to make mistakes during crucial moments is truly disappointing.

One individual contended: “Taylor summoned the physiotherapist because he is aware that he made a mistake.”

Furthermore, a fourth strike has been made, with the user expressing their want to witness an explanation for this particular occurrence.

Another admirer was just as eager about the conclusion of the incident.

The author inquired about the conversation between Taylor and the goalkeeper that resulted in the goalkeeper transitioning from preparing himself to sustaining an injury.

However, several viewers believed that the optimal reaction from Liverpool’s Dutch attacker would have been to skillfully score a goal and observe if VAR would intervene.

Verdicts of this nature included: “Gakpo ought to have simply scored the goal.” In the worst-case situation, he would have been penalized, but the goal may have been considered valid.