Brentford boss Thomas Frank insisted it should have been a red card, arguing, 'As I understand the rules, you can't swing an arm to hit someone, whether you hit them or not.' He emphasized the need for improvement in VAR, stating, 'That's why we have got VAR. It happened, we have to make it better in the future.' His view reflects concerns about VAR's effectiveness in addressing such incidents during matches.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler dismissed Frank's red card claim stating, 'It's an interesting opinion, I see it completely different. For me, it's not a red card, why would it be a red card? You just try to get free from someone.' His comments highlight the subjective nature of interpreting foul play and the challenges referees face in making decisions in real-time.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg analyzed the incident, stating, 'If we look at the laws of the game... it has to be 'to strike an opponent or attempt to strike an opponent'. Because there was no contact he can't be sent off... it's whether he attempted to strike the opponent.' This clarifies the rationale behind the decision and underscores the complexities involved in officiating matches.
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