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“In soccer, players can behave, but not choke and hold their heads.” This is how Chelsea manager Frank Lampard reacted after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United in a match in the next round of the Premier League.
The reason for the anger of the former English national was a clash between the captains of the two teams Harry Maguire and César Aspilicueta in the first half. The Red Devils defender keeps his Spanish rival in the penalty area.
“It was a clear sanction. It is unknown why, however, the VAR rejected it very quickly and did not even allow the judge to go to review the situation,” Lampard said.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has explained why Chelsea did not receive a penalty against Manchester United.
Gallagher, who has fought in the English elite for 15 years, disagrees with Martin Atkinson’s decision and believes it was made in a hurry.
“I think he judged that just because the ball stayed in play and Maguire cleared it too quickly. I think he just looked at it and lost it too quickly without thinking. But when we look at things in depth, as we do,” There is no question that if Martin Atkinson had been sent to the monitor, he would have made a different decision. What I would say is that even if he had confirmed his decision from the field, it would have been much more acceptable. “
