‘Two VAR mistakes in Inter-Parma’ - Referees chief Marcello Nicchi

Referees chief Marcello Nicchi claims Gianluca Manganiello was guility of ignoring VAR protocol twice during Inter-Parma on Saturday.

“Using VAR more? There is a clear protocol, and nothing has changed since last year,” he told ANSA.

“If the referees follow it then fine, but if they’re wrong then not following it is a mistake.

“VAR has clear guidance on how it’s used, and unfortunately it doesn’t erase every mistake.

“The video assistant, on this occasion, made two mistakes by going to review as per protocol.

“Video support should’ve been used when the ball touched Dimarco’s hand in the box an then on a foul by Gagliardini, which unfortunately the referee didn’t see.

“It could’ve been punished with yellow or red card, but the VAR had to call it.”