Barcelona sporting director Deco has mentioned the membership need a proof of the method which led to Robert Lewandowski‘s objective being disallowed in Sunday’s defeat at Actual Sociedad.
Lewandowski’s 14th-minute strike at Anoeta was dominated out after the semi-automatic VAR offside know-how (SAOT) dominated his toe was fractionally offside, with La Actual occurring to win 1-0.
Barça coach Hansi Flick mentioned the choice was “improper” and a “big mistake,” with some photos showing to point out defender Nayef Aguerd‘s foot forward of Lewandowski’s in the mean time Frenkie de Jong performed the go.
“I do not assume VAR, and never simply due to this recreation, has mounted what in idea it was going to repair,” Deco mentioned in an interview with Mundo Deportivo on Wednesday.
“Some issues have improved, however in different areas we nonetheless have one individual’s interpretation. We nonetheless have controversial selections, just like the one at Anoeta on Sunday, which was most likely incorrect.
“I do not perceive if it is semi-automatic, not computerized, if somebody has to press the button … It is like having a automotive and never understanding if it is computerized, if it is hybrid … somebody should clarify it to us.
“Why is it semi-automatic? I’m misplaced. I nonetheless do not know if the boots had been yellow [Lewandowski’s] or black [Aguerd’s] … We do not wish to go there as a result of we do not need excuses, however there is a query: what occurred?
“The place’s the error occurred, if there’s an error? If not, no drawback, however we want a proof as a result of we’re misplaced with what semi-automatic means, if there’s an involvement from VAR, if the referee actually cannot do something.
“If the semi-automatic system would not work, then we have to return to a different system. This is not a Barça difficulty, it is about enhancements for all groups. Tomorrow it could possibly be a foul choice for Atlético Madrid, Actual Madrid, Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano, whoever.”
SAOT was launched to LaLiga in the beginning of the season. It’s more and more used within the greatest competitions within the recreation, however not universally. The Premier League, for instance, has delayed its roll out whereas it waits for extra testing to be accomplished.
It’s successfully a assist device for the VAR and on-field officers to assist make sooner, extra reproducible and extra correct offside selections.
The know-how makes use of 12 devoted monitoring cameras mounted beneath the roof of the stadium to trace the ball and as much as 29 knowledge factors of every particular person participant, 50 occasions per second, calculating their precise place on the pitch. The 29 collected knowledge factors embrace all limbs and extremities which can be related for making offside calls.
Barça imagine the system failed when it prompt Lewandowski was offside, however the Refereeing Committee in Spain (CTA) stand by the choice and demand it was appropriate.
Barça’s defeat to Actual Sociedad additionally got here with out Lamine Yamal. It was the second league recreation the 17-year-old has not began this season and the second that Barça have misplaced.
It illustrates the rising significance of Yamal to Flick’s aspect, with Deco saying comparisons with Lionel Messi are to be anticipated even when there are variations.
“The comparisons [with Messi] aren’t an issue for Lamine, it is an honour,” he added. “I do not know if it is a good or a foul factor, it will depend on Lamine, however he is rising, creating and I do not see any drawback.
“Comparisons are going to occur. Soccer is emotion, ardour, it is regular that individuals communicate, examine, keep in mind.
“Lamine is exclusive, he has his personal story. It simply so occurs he is on the similar membership as Leo, with each breaking via younger, though in numerous conditions. Leo entered a extra established aspect, whereas Lamine is being a part of the revolution, the reconstruction of the membership. However it’s good, if the comparability is there then it means he has one thing good about him.”
In the meantime, one other of Barça’s younger stars, Ansu Fati, has been hit with an damage difficulty having been plagued with issues since his arrival within the first group in 2019.
The Spanish winger harm his hamstring in coaching, and is about to overlook 4 weeks.
