How VAR will affect Premier League clubs like Leicester City in 2019/20
When VAR is introduced into the Premier League in 2019/20 it’ll take some getting used to for fans of clubs like Leicester City. What is there to expect?
Most football watchers are surely now convinced that Video Assistant Refereeing is a necessary addition to the English top-flight. But how are Leicester City and their Premier League rivals going to be affected by VAR’s introduction? Let’s investigate.
At World Cup 2018 in Russia, VAR definitely had input; a frequently correct one. In fact it was an overwhelming percentage. Though, unfortunately, it slowed the games down terribly, while seeming to cut into progression and the flow of matches. Despite the improved decisions.
Since that time observers have witnessed the alteration in full effect, in the Champions League for example. Thankfully less time was spent by referees on sidelines, not to mention the contest’s flux not being interrupted as heavily. Thusly more people now favour the system. And rightly so.
Consequently, as Foxes of Leicester see it, the best way to get to grips with it, as well as the capacity of coming to terms with VAR being a part of elite soccer now is this: imagine your team not getting that vital last minute penalty awarded in a cup final.
Although, contrarily, obviously we must have the self-esteem to accept the exact opposite happening to our beloved club. It’s better to be all fair and lose, than lose to a dodgy offside call!
So VAR is coming to the premiership in 2019/20 – but what can we expect?
"All 380 matches will have a VAR, a qualified referee who will be watching the match via screens at the VAR Hub at Stockley Park in west London.The VAR will constantly monitor the match but will be used only for “clear and obvious errors” or “serious missed incidents” in four match-changing situations:– Goals– Penalty decisions– Direct red-card incidents– Mistaken identityReferee has final sayThe final decision will always be taken by the on-field referee. The VAR does not make decisions and only advises the on-pitch referee.Fans in the stadium will be told of any VAR-related delay in play via Premier League graphics on the big screens and/or announcements over the PA system.In stadiums with big screens, the VAR may also broadcast definitive video clips for decisions overturned by the VAR to help explain the decision to the fans.– Via premierleague.com"
There you have it. Additionally, the information seems very clear, concise and beneficial to the game – most importantly. Which is reassuring for those of us worried about the cohesiveness of matches.
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