Why was Virgil van Dijk’s goal against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final ruled out for offside by VAR?
Liverpool thought they had taken a big step froward in their quest to win the first of four trophies this season when Virgil van Dijk headed into the net after an hour of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea . However, Jürgen Klopp’s side were ultimately left disappointed after the Dutchman’s header was somewhat controversially ruled out for offside by VAR. Follow live text coverage of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool. VAR prevents van Dijk from putting Liverpool in front At first glance, there looked to be absolutely nothing wrong with van Dijk’s goal. The central defender met Andy Robertson’s left-wing free kick near the penalty spot and directed an inch-perfect header beyond the dive of Blues goalkeeper Djordje Pet rovic. A HUGE VAR CALL! Virgil van Dijk's goal is chalked off! Wataru Endo is deemed offside . Was it the right call?#BBC Football #CHELIV #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/MISV2PfnqC — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 25, 2024 However,...