Brendan Rodgers Accuses VAR of Guesswork After Celtic Goal Disallowed

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his frustration over a controversial VAR decision that disallowed Daizen Maeda's potential equalizer during the team's 2-1 defeat to Hibernian. The goal was overturned after a review determined the ball had gone out of play, despite the on-field officials not flagging any issues. Rodgers accused VAR official Alan Muir of making an educated guess due to the lack of conclusive evidence, highlighting that the available camera angles were insufficient to determine whether the entire ball had crossed the line. He criticized the Scottish VAR system for lacking the technology used in higher competitions like the UEFA Champions League, which employs multiple angles for clarity. The disallowed goal changed the momentum of the match, leaving Celtic to chase a game they felt should have been level, and raising concerns among fans about the consistency and reliability of VAR in Scottish football. The incident has reignited debate over officiating standards and the need for improved VAR technology in the league.