With Alisson sidelined, goalkeeper Adrian conceded a penalty late in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash with Chelsea
The Video Assistant Referee was at the centre of controversy yet again as Liverpool's Adrian conceded a penalty in extra time of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash with Chelsea.
Starting in place of the injured Alisson, Adrian was called for a controversial foul just moments after Liverpool had taken the lead through Sadio Mane.
Adrian was deemed to have taken down Tammy Abraham as the Chelsea striker chased down a ball in the box, but replays showed that there was minimal contract between the goalkeeper and the forward.
After a brief delay, Chelsea's penalty was confirmed with Jorginho stepping up to the spot and burying past a helpless Adrian to level the scoreline at two apiece.
The incident did spark more debate over the effectiveness of VAR with many believing the penalty was soft at best.