The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced that the body will launch an  investigation on linesman Constantine Hatzidakis for reportedly elbowing Liverpool defender, Andy Robertson, during during a fierce 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

 

The incident happened when the Scottish international and Liverpool’s left-back was making an attempt to speak to the official, television pictures seemed to show Hatzidakis raise his right elbow and make contact with Rebertson. 

 

Skysports who is a major media outlet that covers the EPL, reported that Robertson alleged the official had elbowed him in the throat upon entering the tunnel at half-time, with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson reportedly complaining to referee Paul Tierney. In a widely reported statement issued shortly before full-time, the body said:

 

“PGMOL is aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half-time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield. “We will review the matter in full once the game has concluded.”

 

The game ended 2-2 draw at Anfield, with the Reds recovering from a 2 goals down, to settle for a draw, with a crucial goal from Brazilian forward, Roberto Firmino, who came on at the second half, to convert a cross from Alexander-Arnold, score a crucial header goal, 3 minutes to stoppage time.

 

 

Video of assistant referee elbow on Liverpool Andy Robertson. pic.twitter.com/oMq81oHpoa

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