Leicester Metropolis supervisor Steve Cooper needs the Premier League to supply clear proof as to why Jean Philippe Mateta’s first aim was given of their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Mateta netted a brace to disclaim Leicester their first win of the season, however his first aim was initially flagged as offside earlier than it was overturned after a VAR evaluate.
Cooper’s aspect had carried out brilliantly to take a two-goal benefit as much as that time, with objectives from Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi placing them in a cushty place.
Nonetheless, the Leicester boss was left with a bitter style in his mouth, confirming he needs larger readability on why Palace’s first aim was awarded.
“I actually wish to see the picture that claims that was undoubtedly onside as a result of for the time being now we have a number of inquiries to ask of the Premier League,” Cooper mentioned.
He wished to take the positives from the encounter, however couldn’t deny that the late Mateta equaliser from the penalty spot was a painful one to take.
“There’s undoubtedly a great deal of good within the recreation, but when I’m being sincere, it appears like a loss,” Cooper added.
“Typically some extent away from house finally ends up being actually vital, it won’t really feel prefer it for the time being, but it surely is perhaps.
“We simply wanted to handle these moments after going 2-0 up, which we didn’t fairly do.”
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Palace boss Oliver Glasner was additionally dissatisfied to solely decide up some extent however praised their character after getting back from two objectives all the way down to keep away from a 3rd loss of their opening 4 league matches.
Glasner mentioned: “We aren’t proud of the purpose, however I’m actually happy and delighted with the spirit and the character of the gamers once more.
“With the good assist from the stand, we had an excellent perception in the present day, and with a fantastic impression additionally from our subs, and let’s say all this collectively, maintaining the idea, having a fantastic assist from the stand, and having an excellent impression from our subs. Then we got here again. I feel it’s a praise for the staff for this comeback.”
The Austrian was additionally happy together with his two debutants, Maxence Lacroix and Eddie Nketiah, with each that includes for the whole lot of the match.
“Maxence was strong, and in addition we may see that it was his first aggressive recreation for a really very long time in some components, however he was strong,” mentioned Glasner.
“Eddie confirmed what he confirmed throughout coaching, what we anticipated from him: he all the time can threaten the objectives.
“He was somewhat bit unfortunate with the 2 or three finishes he had, however he had good actions, and in addition earlier than the essential penalty, he made this run and blocked the defender.”
