Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized Premier League coaches, describing VAR as a “disgrace” when decisions go against them. However, he insists he is not talking about Mikel Arteta.
The Arsenal manager was left fuming after Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday night, describing it as a “disgrace” and “embarrassment” that Anthony Gordon’s goal stood after three separate VAR reviews.
Meanwhile, a total of nine VAR reviews were required on Monday evening as Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Tottenham included five disallowed goals and two red cards.
But Pochettino has urged his fellow Premier League managers to stop complaining about controversial decisions as he believes the current situation with officials and VAR is “not easy”.
Asked whether he shared Ange Postecoglou’s frustration at the long time taken by VAR checks in Chelsea’s win over Spurs, Pochettino said: “I think we are frustrated, okay, maybe we are still there one, you know, one win, one more loss.” ‘, but I agree with him.
“But this is the football we want and wanted and we made the technology come and now we can’t complain.”
“If I remember correctly, when I was here, I started the implementation of the VAR and I said that I did not agree with the VAR, but because I supported the VAR, now we must support, but we must to attempt.” Find out how to best use it.
“It’s always difficult because we can see or see a lot of things that are difficult to see and control and control and control. Today I think we will play 110 or 120 minutes. I don’t know if it’s one o’clock in the morning or two o’clock, you know, it’s really hard.
“But this is football where we were all open to technology.
“I don’t want to remember, but too many coaches wanted VAR and then when it’s against you and now against us.” [say]“It’s a shame,” it’s hard. I’m not talking about Arteta.
“The balance is very difficult, but it is football that we have to help improve these kinds of things.” Otherwise I think five goals are not allowed in a competitive match like today.
“Yes, but you have to check and then you have to play. Because the moment you check and lose time, you have to get the chance to play. The situation is not easy.”
Author: Chris Davis
Source: Metro
Source: Metro
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