Rafa Benitez’s new club denied “legal goal” in VAR controversy – “Killing us” – Liverpool FC

Liverpool were not the only side denied by a controversial VAR call in recent days, with Rafa Benitez’s Celta Vigo seeing a “legal goal” ruled out.

Benitez took charge of Celta Vigo in June, returning to Spain for the 17th job of his coaching career, but it has been a difficult start so far.

In eight matches, the 63-year-old has overseen just one victory, with his fifth defeat in charge coming away to Las Palmas on Monday night.

The former Liverpool manager could have taken a point, though, if a goal he described as “legal” had not been ruled out after VAR review.

Jorgen Strand Larsen looked to have put Celta 1-0 up in the first half with a composed finish after an off-the-shoulder run, but it was later dismissed.

“They are in disbelief, the Celta players, because the goal has been disallowed.” ?

Jorgen Strand Larsen rounded the goalkeeper to seemingly give Celta the…