Liverpool express concern over the Premier League’s differing VAR explanations

Liverpool are concerned by confusing and contradictory explanations over VAR decisions in their 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton (Catherine Ivill/PA)

Liverpool are understood to be concerned by the confusing and contradictory messaging emanating from the Premier League in the wake of the VAR controversies in Saturday’s Merseyside derby.

The club contacted the Premier League after the 2-2 draw asking for a review of the two major decisions: Jordan Pickford’s challenge on Virgil Van Dijk – which looks set to rule out the Dutchman for some time – and the added-time Jordan Henderson goal which was struck off.