Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said he will "definitely" tell Alexander Isak to dive in future after the striker was denied a clear penalty against Arsenal. Isak stayed on his feet when Jurriën Timber pulled his shirt during a first-half header chance, and the referee and VAR did not award a spot-kick. Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal won 1-0 at Anfield, their first Liverpool victory since September 2012.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk also called it a clear penalty, questioning why the decision went against them despite 50 cameras. Iraola argued the issue is that Isak does not go to the floor, stating: "Because he doesn't go to the floor, you are not going to call the penalty." He added that next time, managers should tell Isak to go to the floor, otherwise penalties will not be given. Liverpool felt aggrieved by the call, which contributed to their loss.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing