Daniel Farke slammed referee Chris Kavanagh’s performance after a 0–0 draw at Anfield, lamenting a “struggle to accept” decisions that resulted in a suspension for captain Ethan Ampadu.
Leeds United extended their unbeaten run to six matches following a disciplined 0–0 draw at Anfield, yet the result was overshadowed by officiating controversy.
Manager Daniel Farke expressed deep frustration with referee Chris Kavanagh over several key incidents, including a yellow card for captain Ethan Ampadu.
The booking carries significant weight, as it rules the influential midfielder out of Sunday’s high-stakes “Roses Derby” against Manchester United at Elland Road.
The Leeds boss was particularly incensed by what he perceived as a lack of consistency in foul calls and the allocation of six minutes of stoppage time.
Farke told reporters: “I have to calm myself down because I am still struggling to accept that. Lots of adversity. I also don’t know where six minutes of added time are coming from. Ethan is a key player; we will miss him a lot.”
Despite the officiating grievances, the point keeps Leeds 16th in the Premier League and bolsters their survival hopes.
The performance continues a trend of defensive resilience for the Whites, who limited Liverpool to just three shots on target despite the hosts enjoying 66% possession.
However, Farke remains concerned about a season-long pattern of refereeing errors, suggesting his side could be even higher in the table if officiating standards were more consistent.