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Jaissle criticizes VAR after PL debut: "That's not enough"
The former Salzburg coach was not a fan of the penalty for Liverpool and criticized VAR after the game.
Former Salzburg coach Matthias Jaissle celebrated an almost successful Premier League debut with Newcastle United against Liverpool FC. His team led 2-1 until shortly before the end, when the referee pointed to the spot after a supposed foul. VAR remained silent.
Former Salzburg player Dominik Szoboszlai still salvaged a point for Liverpool. Jaissle was not a fan of the foul call.
"I know the referee has a difficult job and VAR has to make decisions, but that's exactly why we have to be careful. There has to be enough contact and a clear foul to award a penalty," the German said at the post-match press conference.
Jaissle is wary of fines
The players collided knee-to-knee. "That's not enough for a penalty, and Newcastle deserves more," said Jaissle, who called the whole thing a "soft penalty."
However, for financial reasons, he doesn't want to fully express his thoughts. "I'm not a big fan of this decision. I can't say everything because I could get into trouble and have to pay fines."
