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Mauricio Pochettino thinks that Premier League coaches should have a greater involvement in the development of refereeing rules.
During the current season, Chelsea has been part of several contentious games. One of the most memorable was their intense 4-1 victory against Tottenham in November. In this match, Tottenham had two players ejected, five goals were invalidated, and VAR was involved nine times. The game lasted over 110 minutes.
Pochettino has expressed frustration in the past about the league’s requirement for coaches to meet in the week before the season starts to discuss potential changes. He believes this meeting does not leave enough space for meaningful input from managers and their teams.
In the current campaign, there has been a large number of grievances directed towards the on-field and VAR officials. Referees have faced an unusually high level of criticism due to a series of mistakes, specifically regarding the impact of the video referee on decision-making.
Pochettino expressed his utmost respect for the referees and acknowledged the difficulty of their job. His team will be playing against Newcastle at St James’s Park this Saturday.
The issue is that the VAR can be frustrating during the game. The referee is not always at fault. It is not possible to voice complaints to the VAR, which can be problematic.
“I will make an effort to regulate my emotions. I believe all coaches hold a level of respect for referees due to the challenging nature of their position.”
I believe that at times, we may experience frustration. I believe that coaches should have a greater role in decision-making and collaborate more during the season.
“It is not optimal to come just a week before the start of the Premier League season and announce, ‘Here are the new rules. What are your thoughts?’. This approach allows for no input, as the decision has already been made. For example, the rule that only one coach is allowed in the technical area – why is that?”
England has always had a unique approach to their interactions with referees. They have been allowed to communicate and have four individuals in the dugout in the past. How do we want to progress in the Premier League?
“England stands out for its unique characteristics, including driving on the right side of the car and the distinct culture surrounding football, often referred to as the gentleman’s game.”
Although there are challenges and uncertainty surrounding the correct use of VAR and its understanding of the rules of the game, Pochettino recognized that the passion and emotions in football are what ultimately drive the business aspect of the sport.
“I believe that individuals perceive football as a significant industry,” he stated. “The game itself operates with clear regulations, but the surrounding business aspect cannot be ignored.”
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If the activity fails to elicit the intended emotion, it becomes challenging to discuss it in this manner and provide opportunities for high salaries and contributions to society.
The game of football brings joy to people, and that is what truly matters. We are all involved in this industry.
Source: independent.co.uk
