Last Updated: April 14, 2023, 09:52 IST
Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis (AP)
Andy Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis clashed throughout Liverpool’s Premier League recreation towards Arsenal
No motion will likely be taken towards assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis after his interplay with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, the English Football Association mentioned Thursday.
Video replays appeared to point out the official elevate his arm towards Robertson, who had approached Hatzidakis after the halftime whistle throughout Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
The broadcaster’s cameras zoomed in on the confrontation confirmed Hatzidakis seemingly throwing up his arm and making contact with Robertson, who gesticulated that he had been hit by the official.
Hatzidakis was then stood down from responsibility whereas the FA regarded into matter. But the governing physique mentioned there was no case to reply.
In an announcement, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed it will look into the matter.
“PGMOL is aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at halftime during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield,” it said. “We will review the matter in full once the game has concluded.”
Liverpool fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2, with Roberto Firmino scoring an 87th-minute equalizer.
After the match, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was unable to cast any light on the incident with Robertson.
“I know it happened but I didn’t watch it,” Klopp said. “If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves.”
“We have thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence in relation to the recent incident at Anfield involving the Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson and match official Constantine Hatzidakis, and we will be taking no further action,” the FA said.
“Our comprehensive process involved reviewing detailed statements from Liverpool and PGMOL, as well as multiple angles of video footage, in relation to both the incident and its surrounding circumstances.”
Sky Sports cameras zooming in on the confrontation showed Hatzidakis seemingly throwing up his arm and making contact with Robertson, who gesticulated that he had been hit by the official.
Robertson was led away by teammates and received a yellow card.
“I know it happened but I didn’t watch it,” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Sunday. “If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves.”
(With inputs from Agencies)
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