The problem was the interpretation of the rule.

Even if the VAR official thought it was a dangerous play, he didn't think he could recommend that as a foul/penalty because of the offside. It defies logic, but that is (maybe was now) the state of officiating in the Premier League. What's hilarious is that MLS VAR is drastically worse.

And yes, VVD walked off. I knew that didn't matter as I did that myself after tearing my ACL. I wasn't able to walk off after I fully ruptured it the first time, but there was a bit more trauma that time.

Thiago did continue to play after Richarlison acted as usual.