Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett stated gamers are “uncovered to damage” by delaying an offside flag.
“With the introduction of VAR got here the method of assistant referees delaying the flag to point offside till the end result – both a objective or possession of the ball by the defence,” he informed Radio 5 Stay.
“That is to make sure the place the assistant referee makes an error on an offside choice, it does not influence on the objective being dominated out incorrectly. Sadly, this follow does expose the danger to gamers of damage.”
Awoniyi’s damage is essentially the most extreme incident because the new software of the regulation was launched.
In March 2021 Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio was carried off on a stretcher following quarter-hour of on-field therapy after he collided with team-mate Conor Coady in opposition to Liverpool.
Patricio took a blow to the top as he and Coady tried to cease Mohamed Salah from scoring. The flag was raised for offside after Salah scored.
Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp stated: “It was an terrible state of affairs. It was a correct shock.”
In December 2023 Manchester Metropolis defender John Stones was sidelined for a month after injuring an ankle in a collision with Everton’s Beto.
Three weeks later Metropolis goalkeeper Ederson was substituted after colliding with Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff. He was sidelined for 2 weeks.
Following the damage to Ederson, Metropolis captain Rodri stated: “We’ve an damage due to this example we are attempting to repair within the final years. It’s ridiculous.
“There are many accidents on this state of affairs. So we’ve got to examine if it is the most suitable choice to observe the sport.”
