Dominic Solanke’s first goal in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Manchester City was a controversial one as he kicked into the back of Marc Guehi as the ball bounded over the line.
Despite a VAR review, the goal was allowed to stand, with officials concluding no foul had occurred. This sparked controversy and fury amongst fans who believed the goal should have been chalked off.
Rodri agreed with fans after the game as he spoke on the goal in a rant against officials who he suggests are biased.
“I know we won too much and the people don’t want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral and for me honestly, it’s not fair. It’s not fair because we work so hard in these situations and now to make these decisions, we have to move on.
“I don’t know how to feel. Now I see the images. On the pitch you don’t see. It’s a clear foul in the first action of the goal.
“It’s a clear foul and VAR is (there) for a reason. These small details make the difference. We’re trying to do our best, it’s the first goal they scored and maybe if they don’t score the goal, we win the game.
“It’s one game and another game, and it’s not possible. And honestly I never speak about referees, I respect their job massively, but they have to pay attention to these things. He’s kicked the leg. It’s so clear, it’s so clear. He anticipated the leg of Marc, and it’s a clear foul, but it’s not today, it’s two or three games in a row and I don’t know why, honestly.”
Earlier this season, Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot avoided a red card during City’s Manchester derby loss whilst referee Farai Hallam had declined to award City a penalty against Wolves.