Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi claimed he doesn’t like 80 per cent of English referees in a furious VAR rant after the Seagulls’ 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.
On Sunday, Sheffield United moved off the foot of the Premier League table by coming from behind to claim a point against 10-man Brighton.
The Seagulls led for much of the game through Simon Adringa's opener but were left to rue a failure to capitalise on their dominance after Adam Webster turned into his own net to level the scores.
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And after the game De Zerbi, who was booked shortly after Webster’s own goal, went on a furious tirade against officiating in England.
The 44-year-old, who received four yellow cards and one red last season resulting in two touchline bans, told the press: "I am honest and clear, I don't like 80 per cent of English referees.
"It's not a new thing, I don't like them."
When asked why, the Brighton boss replied: "The behaviour, I don't like their behaviour on the pitch.”
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Brighton received a red card on 69 minutes after Mahmoud Dahoud was sent off for a challenge on Ben Osborn.
And while De Zerbi accepted the decision, he went on to criticise the use of VAR in the Premier League.
De Zerbi added: "If I see the new rules it's a red card, clear.
"But I was a player and the dynamic of the situation wasn't a red card, but we have to accept (it). Dahoud knows the mistake.
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"England is the only country where, when there is VAR, you are not sure the decision is right.
“In other countries, you have to be sure the referee is 100 per cent right. In England no, I'm not able to understand (that)."
Topics: Football, Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton And Hove Albion, Sheffield United
Chris Byfield