Refereeing designator Daniele Orsato outlined the statistics showing how this season’s new approach to fouls and VAR has transformed Serie A. ‘The objective is to favour football.’
The officials made it clear from the summer that they would be taking a looser view of the sport, after criticism from players and coaches that there were too many soft free kicks.
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This in turn slowed down the overall tempo of the game, which became particularly evident when Italian teams had to play in Europe and were easily out-run.
Serie A referees and VAR changed tack
BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 12: Referee Simone Sozza checks the pitch side VAR monitor…
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