Maddison says referees are petrified of making decisions
Summary
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison said referees are afraid to make decisions because of the video assistant referee (VAR) system after he was denied a late penalty in a match against Leeds. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, keeping Spurs just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.Key Facts
- James Maddison came on as a substitute in the 85th minute for his first game this season after knee injury recovery.
- Maddison fell after a challenge by Leeds player Lukas Nmecha but the referee and VAR did not award a penalty.
- Maddison said on Instagram that the ball touched his foot and the referee’s VAR check was very quick.
- Maddison believes referees are scared to make decisions on the field due to VAR.
- In September, Maddison also criticized referees and VAR for poor performances early in the season.
- BBC analyst Alan Shearer has said refereeing is at its worst for years because of VAR.
- Former players like Stephen Warnock and Wayne Rooney have spoken against VAR, saying it harms the game's emotion.
- UEFA plans to meet with top European leagues to review how VAR is being used after concerns about its impact.
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