Andoni Iraola voiced frustration over a controversial VAR decision after Liverpool claimed a 2-1 victory at Brentford, while also raising concerns about the fitness of Dominic Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong following their early exits from the match.

A penalty awarded to Liverpool in the first half was overturned on VAR review — a call that left Iraola openly questioning the process. The Brentford manager challenged the consistency and reliability of video-assisted refereeing after the final whistle, making clear he felt the decision had gone against his side unfairly.

Compounding the result, Iraola was left with a difficult injury picture. Both Szoboszlai and Frimpong were substituted off during the contest, and the Brentford head coach struck a gloomy tone when asked about their availability going forward. Neither player completed the match, and Iraola gave little cause for optimism regarding their recoveries in the immediate term.

Liverpool collected all three points on the road, extending their campaign with a result that owed something to the reversed penalty call — a moment that will likely fuel further debate around VAR's role in deciding top-flight outcomes.