Liverpool manager Klopp says he would vote to scrap VAR

Liverpool's outgoing manager, Jurgen Klopp, has stated that he would vote to abolish VAR in the Premier League, claiming that the system's operators are not good enough.

The Premier League will facilitate a discussion on VAR with clubs at next month's AGM after Wolverhampton Wanderers submitted a resolution citing the "negative consequences that damage the relationship between fans and football".

Speaking to reporters ahead of his final home game in charge against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, Klopp blamed those operating VAR rather than the technology itself.

"They are voting against how it's used which is definitely not right," Klopp said. "In the way they do it, I would vote against it because these people are not able to use it properly.

"I don't think VAR is the problem, it's how they use it. You can't change the people, obviously it's clear they need them."

"So yeah, I would vote for scrapping VAR."

Video assistant referees (VAR) were introduced in 2019 to help on-field officials make key decisions like offside and handball, but instead of reducing controversy, it has become an almost weekly talking point and is unpopular with fans.

Klopp expressed sympathy for Wolves.

"They were the most unlucky team with VAR decisions, they were crazy against Wolves," Klopp said. "We've had a few strange ones but they are the champions of that."

Liverpool received an apology from Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) earlier this season after a goal was incorrectly ruled out for offside against Tottenham Hotspur.

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