Roberto De Zerbi was speaking after he was booked and Mahmoud Dahoud was sent off in Brighton’s draw with Sheff Utd; Italian admitted Dahoud deserved red but said: “I don’t like 80 per cent of England’s referees”; De Zerbi also said he does not understand VAR in Premier League
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi says he doesn’t like ’80 per cent of English referees’ after being booked and Mahmoud Dahoud being sent off in his side’s draw with Sheffield United.
Roberto De Zerbi has become the latest manager to hit out at Premier League referees, remarkably claiming that he does not like “80 per cent” of England’s officials.
Premier League referees have come under scrutiny for a number of controversial decisions this season. Mikel Arteta became the most vocal critic when he described the decision to allow Newcastle’s winner against Arsenal earlier this month as “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
De zerbi was speaking after seeing Brighton held to a 1-1 draw at home to Sheffield United on Sunday – a game that saw Mahmoud Dahoud given a straight red card for an ugly tackle on Ben Osborn.
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De Zerbi admitted Dahoud deserved his punishment but cut an animated figure throughout the game and earned a yellow card.
After the match, the Seagulls boss said: “I am honest and clear. I don’t like 80 per cent of England’s referees.”
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Asked to explain his comments, De Zerbi added: “It’s not a new thing. I don’t like them. I don’t like their behaviour on the pitch.”
De Zerbi declined to say how his opinion of the match officials could be improved, saying: “I have to think only of my players. It’s not my job. I accept everything.”
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