An assistant referee in Sunday’s match between Liverpool and Arsenal has been sidelined indefinitely because the Soccer Affiliation (FA) conducts an investigation into an incident involving defender Andy Robertson who was seemingly elbowed within the face by the official.
The Skilled Sport Match Officers Restricted (PGMOL) introduced Monday that assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis wouldn’t be assigned to any video games because the FA conducts its investigation into the incident that passed off simply because the halftime whistle was blown in Sunday’s 2-2 draw.
Andy Robertson of Liverpool throughout the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on April 9, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC through Getty Pictures)
“PGMOL won’t be appointing Constantine Hatzidakis to fixtures in any of the competitions it serves while The FA investigates the incident involving the assistant referee and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at Anfield,” the assertion learn.
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The 29-year-old Scottish participant approached Hatzidakis after the halftime whistle was blown, however cameras caught the official elevate his arm and hit Robertson someplace close to his jaw along with his elbow.
Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson appeals to assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis throughout the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield, Liverpool, Britain, Sunday April 9, 2023. (Nick Potts/PA through AP)
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Robertson, who gestured that he had been hit by the official, was finally led away by teammates and acquired a yellow card.
“I do know it occurred however I didn’t watch it,” Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp mentioned Sunday. “If it occurred the images will converse for themselves.”
Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson appeals to assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis throughout the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Image date: Sunday April 9, 2023. (Nick Potts/PA Pictures through Getty Pictures)
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Regardless of the incident, Liverpool managed to climb again from 2-0 to attract at 2-2, with Roberto Firmino scoring the 87th-minute equalizer.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
