Mark Clattenburg believes referees must trust their own decisions rather than heavily relying on VAR, which creates inconsistencies and frustrates fans. He emphasizes that VAR should be used sparingly, encouraging referees to make quick, confident calls on the field.
Clattenburg noted that last season, referees hesitated to make split-second decisions, often referring to VAR, which led to inconsistencies. He stressed that the aim this season is to restore referees' authority and limit VAR to clear and obvious errors.
The Premier League has decided to enhance 'referees' call' and restrict VAR's interventions to subjective decisions. This change aims to address the previous season's issues, reflecting the dissatisfaction of clubs and fans with the impact of VAR technology.
Clattenburg pointed out the necessity for improvement after last season's chaos, asserting that understanding the referees' perspective and adequately explaining VAR decisions to fans could alleviate some tensions surrounding officiating.
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