VAR was used in the return of the Bundesliga over the weekend, even though permission was given to not use the technology by IFAB if needed.
German football made a comeback across the weekend although there were some noticeable changes that had fans talking.
One change being that substitutes still had to be socially distant when not playing in addition to wearing masks.
Many people on twitter found this strange and unnecessary.
One fan on twitter wrote:
It was said that the players had to be apart when playing to minimise the risk of spreading the virus even though all players and staff and been tested beforehand.
VAR was also a main talking point as it was decided that the bundesliga would carry on using the technology despite the fact they didn’t have to.
It wasn’t long before it was making headlines again when Augsburg had a goal disallowed in there 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.
Bayern Munich’s game against Union Berlin also had its share of video refereeing controversy.
Bayern’s Thomas muller nudged in Leon Goretzka flick on however the german was adjudged to be just offside.
One twitter user said this on the matter:
It is not yet known if VAR will be involved when the Premier League returns, however there is bound the controversy with whatever decision is made.
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