Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo criticized referees for over-dependence on VAR, urging them to make on-pitch decisions independently. He expressed discontent with the impact of VAR on the game, emphasizing the need for referees to resume their authoritative role in decision-making.
Forest's concerns with VAR and referee Stuart Attwell's integrity were heightened after the club's social media post calling out the officiating. Despite criticizing the technology and decisions made, Forest wants to avoid personal attacks on referees.
Nuno Espirito Santo emphasized the detrimental effect of VAR on football, suggesting that the game was better before its introduction. He expressed concerns over the current state of officiating and the tendency for referees to defer decisions to VAR rather than making calls themselves.
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