Has PSG been stolen?

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ultra-dominating, PSG nevertheless underwent the law of Liverpool this Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes, in the round of 16 go to the Champions League (0-1). In the Money Time, Harvey Elliott found the fault on the first and the only shot on the Reds (87e). A scenario all the more cruel than the Parisians, they had a plethora of opportunities to make the difference. And more …

At the heart of the first period indeed, just after the goal refused to KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA for offside, Luis Enrique's men could have benefited from a definite advantage: a digital ascendant following Ibrahima Konaté on Bradley Barcola, in the position of last defender. If Mr. Massa, the Italian referee of the game, did not whistle instantly, the video assistance indeed looked at this controversial action, without however taking his responsibilities, or even calling the man in black to view the images.

Luis Campos loses his nerves, konaté straight in his boots

In the eyes of Luis Campos, the sports director of PSG, there was no photo however. “” It's red card and penalty
“, He yelled several times against Mr. Massa and his assessors, as soon as the pause was signified, on the way to the locker room. The penalty, given the position of the two players concerned near the penalty area, being more questionable than the expulsion of the Roc de Liverpool, almost inevitable a priori.

In set on the Canal+antenna, while the action seemed to be unanimous in controversy, Samir Nasri, as a good specialist in English football, wanted to specify, however, that ” This kind of fault in England does not whistle ». “” For me, there is no fault, he himself judged Ibrahima Konaté, asked on the issue after the match. If there had been something, then I would have taken red. I know that I am strong but I just put my arm without growing, so no there is nothing … »»

For the team, former referee Saïd Ennjimi is not of the same opinion as the tricolor international defender. “” There was a lack of Ibrahima Konaté on Bradley Barcola. You can use the shoulder to the duel but when the opponent is in front and you jostle him there is a fault. The question is whether a similar situation would have been whistled in the midfield. The answer is yes. So behind, it's normally red card and penalty if it's in the surface or free kick if it's just outside. There was the Var but the referee, Mr. Massa, did not go to the idle. If he had gone there, I think he would have changed his decision. »»