"Speaking on BBC's Match of the Day, the former Manchester United striker disagreed with the decision. "Yeah, I don't think it has affected it at all when you look at it. "Robertson is in an offside position, but Van Dijk makes good movement, it's a really good header, and Donnarumma can see the ball the whole way. Robertson is to the side of him. Donnarumma is fully outstretched, there's no impact from Robertson for me.""
"Rooney, however, maintained that the goalkeeper's view was not blocked and that he was already diving as Van Dijk connected with the ball. "Donnarumma puts all his weight on his right foot, which makes it hard to get back across the goal," Rooney added. "But he dives as soon as Van Dijk heads the ball. It's a really good header - for me, the goal should've stood.""
Virgil van Dijk had a header from a Mohamed Salah corner in the 38th minute ruled out by VAR. VAR determined that Andrew Robertson was in an offside position and obstructing goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, prompting the disallowance. VAR officials concluded Robertson made an obvious action directly in front of Donnarumma, affecting the goalkeeper's ability to react. Some observers contested the assessment, arguing Robertson was to the side, Donnarumma had sight of the ball and was already diving, and Van Dijk's movement produced a legitimate goal. Liverpool contacted PGMOL to raise significant concerns and maintain the goal should not have been ruled out. Some commentary held the decision likely did not alter the 3-0 result given Liverpool's overall poor performance.
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