Liverpool's Slot Opposes In-Stadium VAR Announcements

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed outrage after a controversial offside decision led to his team's elimination from the FA Cup by Manchester United, where Harry Maguire's winner stood despite being clearly offside. Van Nistelrooy criticized the lack of VAR for the match, stating the outcome was decided by an 'unacceptable' mistake. Meanwhile, Liverpool's manager Arne Slot shared his concerns about the introduction of in-stadium VAR announcements, fearing it could heighten pressure on referees during matches. The Premier League is planning to implement these announcements to improve the supporter experience, which has been criticized as inadequate. Slot, leading Liverpool in a competitive season, believes explaining VAR decisions could overwhelm referees even more. He also confirmed defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss upcoming matches due to an injury.