Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has blamed the match officials for refusing to make use of the pitch side monitor during their defeat to Manchester United on Monday night.
Lampard said United’s defender Harry Maguire should have been given a red card before he scored his side’s second goal.
The England international escaped a red card for kicking Michy Batshuayi. The Video Assistant Referee system was in the spotlight again after Maguire kicked Batshuayi in the groin area in the first half of the match.
“Maguire should have been sent off,” Lampard told British media. That’s clear, and that obviously changes the game.”
Harry Maguire went on to score a thumping header in the 66th minute of the game to seal the victory for the Red Devils.
Lampard added, “Decisions like that are crucial.
“That’s a major part of what VAR was brought in for: a second viewing, different angles. I don’t get why they aren’t looking at the monitor. It should be used.”
The Englishman further talked about VAR decision which ruled out two Chelsea goals from two second half substitutes Kurt Zouma and Olivier Giroud.
“The Zouma goal should have stood,” Lampard added. “Giroud’s goal being ruled out is a bit soul destroying but it’s the culmination of a few incidents.”
