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Roberto De Zerbi admits he 'doesn't like 80 per cent' of English referees in furious VAR rant

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Published 18:57 12 Nov 2023 GMT

Roberto De Zerbi admits he 'doesn't like 80 per cent' of English referees in furious VAR rant

It's a bold claim.

Chris Byfield

Chris Byfield

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi claimed he doesn’t like 80 per cent of English referees in a furious VAR rant after the Seagulls’ 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.

On Sunday, Sheffield United moved off the foot of the Premier League table by coming from behind to claim a point against 10-man Brighton.

The Seagulls led for much of the game through Simon Adringa's opener but were left to rue a failure to capitalise on their dominance after Adam Webster turned into his own net to level the scores.

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And after the game De Zerbi, who was booked shortly after Webster’s own goal, went on a furious tirade against officiating in England.

The 44-year-old, who received four yellow cards and one red last season resulting in two touchline bans, told the press: "I am honest and clear, I don't like 80 per cent of English referees.

"It's not a new thing, I don't like them."

When asked why, the Brighton boss replied: "The behaviour, I don't like their behaviour on the pitch.”

Brighton received a red card on 69 minutes after Mahmoud Dahoud was sent off for a challenge on Ben Osborn.

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And while De Zerbi accepted the decision, he went on to criticise the use of VAR in the Premier League.

De Zerbi added: "If I see the new rules it's a red card, clear.

"But I was a player and the dynamic of the situation wasn't a red card, but we have to accept (it). Dahoud knows the mistake.

"England is the only country where, when there is VAR, you are not sure the decision is right.

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“In other countries, you have to be sure the referee is 100 per cent right. In England no, I'm not able to understand (that)."

Featured Image Credit: Getty/Premier League

Topics: Football, Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton And Hove Albion, Sheffield United

Chris Byfield
Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

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