Fans have been buzzing about technology in football, especially during the FA Cup fourth round. This time, the lack of VAR has sparked plenty of debate.
VAR will kick in only from the fifth round this season, leaving many moments open to discussion.
Some coaches, like Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler, enjoyed the break from VAR. His team scored a goal against Chelsea that could have been ruled out for handball by Tariq Lamptey.
He said, “That’s football. Without VAR, the emotions are real. Today’s atmosphere was fantastic, and everyone celebrated the goals freely.”
On the flip side, Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca felt differently. He believed the handball was clear and noted that without VAR, decisions can be tricky.
He stated, “Even with VAR, handball calls can confuse people. This season has shown us many unclear handball situations without the technology.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim admitted that Harry Maguire’s late winner against Leicester was actually offside and shouldn’t have counted.
There have been several controversial decisions in the matches so far, with more upcoming games in the next few days.
Now, what’s the real story with VAR in the FA Cup?
