Yarmoliuk sent off for headbutt on Jacquet, says Andrews

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet for his role in Yehor Yarmoliuk's red card during the 2-1 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium. Yarmoliuk received a red card in the eighth minute of first-half stoppage time after a VAR review deemed he had committed a headbutting action against Jacquet. Despite the incident, Andrews stated that his team must focus on their own actions rather than the role of the opposition.

Andrews described Jacquet's actions as "cute and clever" but acknowledged that Yarmoliuk must improve his decision-making. He pointed out that Jacquet was not looking at the ball when he approached Yarmoliuk, which contributed to the incident. The head coach expressed understanding for the referee's decision to issue a red card, indicating that Yarmoliuk's youth and inexperience played a part in the situation.

The sending off of Yarmoliuk had a significant impact on the match, with Andrews admitting it altered the dynamics of the game. Following Yarmoliuk's dismissal, Brentford ended the match with nine men after Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card for a foul. Andrews defended Janelt's commitment, stating that the midfielder's actions were driven by emotion and a desire to contribute to the team's efforts.

Meanwhile, Brentford's manager Andoni Iraola expressed his disagreement with the officials regarding a penalty decision. He felt that VAR should not have intervened in the incident involving Dango Ouattara and Alexis Mac Allister. Iraola recalled a previous match where VAR did not intervene under similar circumstances, arguing that the same logic should have applied in this case.

Iraola maintained that Dango touched the ball during the challenge and did not believe it warranted a penalty. He reiterated his stance that the VAR intervention was unnecessary, drawing parallels to a past incident involving Nottingham Forest. The Brentford manager's comments highlight ongoing concerns regarding consistency in officiating and VAR usage in the Premier League.

via Sky Sports