Jose Mourinho is fuming with VAR decisions against Brighton

Jose Mourinho was visibly displeased with the VAR decisions in the match against Brighton. Tottenham Hotspur won the game 2-1 courtesy of a late winner by Gareth Bale.

However the manner in which Spurs conceded the first goal came under immense scrutiny. Fans may argue that midfielder Hojberg was fouled in the build-up to the Brighton goal. But VAR was not interested and the goal from Tariq Lamptey stood.

Jose Mourinho unhappy with VAR

“I prefer to stay away [from VAR],” Mourinho said in an interview.

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“Probably the referee should go to the press conference and explain. He had time to go to the screen so only he can explain why it is a goal. He is a good ref and a good guy, only he can explain that decision. My view doesn’t matter.”

VAR referee Jonathan Moss did alert on field referee Scott about a possible foul on Hojberg by Solly March. The referee took the help of the on field monitor and studied the incident for a long time.

However even after viewing the replay he did not give a foul and ruled that Tariq Lamptey’s goal stood. This frustrated the Tottenham Hotspur players as it was a clear foul on Hojberg.

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