Things have not been as great as everyone expected with the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee in England. Recent incidents such as the one between Liverpool and Tottenham -and many others- made fans question if the tool was going to help football at all. But this time, the refs will get a chance to share with the world what they decided after looking at the monitor.
After a few tests that took place in Portugal and Mexico, Premier League officers will also adopt a new way to let fans know what happened during the use of the Video Assistant Referee. This decision will force referees to explain with their microphones their decisions to both fans on the stadium and to those who are watching on television.
FIFA's International Board has approved English refs to adopt this trend, although it will be confirmed in March when Premier League officers meet to share their views on the project.
The system has been under serious criticism for some questionable calls, but former ref Howard Webb and current EPL officer Anthony Taylor support the decision, hoping this will bring a needed change in terms of how fans see the tool and its utility for the good of the game.
