Watch Linesman Constantine Hatzidakis Elbow Liverpool Defender Andy Robertson

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson appeared to elbowed in the jaw by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis during Sunday's Premier League game vs Arsenal.

Robert Summerscales | Apr 9, 2023

Watch Linesman Constantine Hatzidakis Elbow Liverpool Defender Andy Robertson /

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson appeared to get elbowed in the jaw by one of the assistant referees during Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal.

The incident happened after the half-time whistle had been blown.

Robertson said something to linesman Constantine Hatzidakis, who reacted by raising his right elbow towards the Scot's chin.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was furious and told referee Paul Tierney what he had witnessed.

Robertson was shown a yellow card.

“That’s about a guy that will never linesman in the Premier League again.”

Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and @The2RobbiesNBC react to Andrew Robertson appearing to be elbowed in the face by a linesman. #MyPLMorning pic.twitter.com/FIVfcUkSMm
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 9, 2023

Assistant Constantine Hatzidakis is going to be in trouble for this. Clearly raises his elbow after an altercation with Andy Robertson.

🎥 via @SkySportsPL pic.twitter.com/NrqXSYHviI
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 9, 2023

Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis pictured in 2021 — Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis pictured in 2021 :: IMAGO/Action Plus/John Patrick Fletcher

Hatzidakis returned to the sideline for the second half and fulfilled his duties as normal.

But the PGMOL, the organization in charge of professional referees in England, issued a statement.

It read: "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 as a 2-2 draw after Liverpool fought back from 2-0 down.

Published Apr 9, 2023

ROBERT SUMMERSCALES

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.

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