They don’t use it properly, I’d vote against VAR – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made his stance clear on the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), declaring that he would vote against its continued usage due to concerns over its implementation in football matches.

In an interview ahead of his departure from Anfield after a nine-year tenure, Klopp expressed dissatisfaction with how VAR has been operated, citing numerous instances where he believes it has been mishandled.

“I don’t think they’re [the clubs] voting against VAR, I think they’ll vote about how it gets used, because that’s definitely not right,” Klopp remarked, emphasizing his discontent with current VAR practices. “In the way they do it, I would vote against it, because these people are not able to use it properly.”

VAR, introduced in 2019 to assist on-field officials in making crucial decisions, has faced criticism for various controversial incidents, including Liverpool’s own experiences.

Klopp highlighted the disallowed goal by Luis Diaz against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this season as a significant example of VAR’s shortcomings.

Liverpool’s request for a review and transparency following the incident did not alter the decision, reflecting ongoing frustrations with the technology’s effectiveness.

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Despite Klopp’s stance, it is believed that Liverpool’s overall position on VAR remains supportive, with the club seeing its potential benefits despite the occasional controversies.

As Klopp prepares for his final match at Anfield against Wolves, the debate around VAR continues to simmer within the football community.

Premier League clubs are scheduled to vote on VAR’s future at their upcoming annual general meeting, where Klopp’s outspoken critique may resonate among his peers.

Reflecting on the broader implications, Klopp reiterated, “I do not think VAR is the problem, but the way we use it is the problem. So, you cannot change the people obviously, it’s clear. You need them. So yes, I would vote for scrapping VAR.”

The outcome of the vote on June 6 will determine whether VAR remains a fixture in Premier League matches starting from next season.

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