The incident with Andy Robertson is unprecedented — the official could act out of fear

The two people in question are Liverpool's Andy Robertson and assistant referee Konstantin Hatzidakis. Photo: Shutterstock/Peter Powell

Given recent events, it wouldn't surprise me if it was fear that caused assistant referee Konstantin Hatsidakis to react this way to Andy Robertson after the half-time whistle against Arsenal.

Liverpool defender approaches the match official from behind, oblivious to his presence.

There appears to be contact between Robertson and Hatzidakis, and the assistant is trying to free himself by walking away from Scotland.

Players coming into contact with referees have recently been in the news with Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. was found guilty of ill-treating an official during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United last month.

The Serb has been suspended for eight games for his actions, and in recent years there have also been instances of threats from players and managers to referees. I wouldn't be surprised if this played a role in Hatsidakis' unusual behavior.

Point in question — there will most likely be a big investigation into what exactly happened. Photo: Sky Sports

When you use your elbow as a weapon, you clench your fist and punch to strike, but Hatzidakis pushed the elbow towards Robertson the same way you crouch. the fly that pestered you.

With that said, there is a basis in football that players are not allowed to touch a match official, and the same goes for match officials towards players, and the footage shows Hatzidakis making contact with Robertson during an argument.

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Referees have attacked players from other leagues, but the situation at Anfield is unprecedented in English football.

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Therefore, given the circumstances, it is important that we do not evaluate this unusual situation until a full investigation has been carried out, which will bring much-needed clarity.

This is undoubtedly will have serious consequences for Hadzidakis. “career if he is found guilty and, like the player, receives a disqualification.

I'm sure Professional Game Match Officials LTD (PGMOL) and the Football Association will use the referees' report as well as every possible angle of the stadium before coming to a conclusion.