Atalanta scored a goal in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs against club Bruges after admitting a controversial late penalty in the first match, with manager Giampie Rogas Perini saying diving was killing the sport on Monday. I’ve said that.
Gustav Nilsson of Bruges fell to the ground at additional time after Isaac Hien’s hands barely grazing in his face, and Nilsson converted from the spot, making his 2-1 home in the first match of the playoffs in the knockout phase I won with.
Gaspelini was furious after the match in Belgium and criticised the VAR decision following a 1-1 draw with Turin earlier this month.
Italian footballers have recently spoken about the possibility of introducing a VAR on-call system, similar to tennis, where players can challenge referee decisions, but Gasperini doesn’t agree.
“I’m against this solution because it slows the game even further. This is already very slow thanks to a lot of blown whistles,” Gasperini said on Tuesday in Bruges. He spoke to Sky Sports ahead of the return leg.
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“That’s going to be even more controversial. There are four judges in the VAR, and that seems to me a lot.
“They kill football, so simulations have to fight. These are things that can knock you out, you have to be clear about your contacts. Technology also gives you answers and makes your judgments. You need to take responsibility for making it.”
Gasperini hopes to be able to use Ademoraqueman forward at some stage with Bruges. The Nigerian scored four Champions League goals and 10 in Serie A this season, but missed the final six games with a knee injury.
“We happened to have a Lookman during this period, but it coincided with fewer targets and there was something missing in the offensive phase,” Gasperini said.
“Now it looks like he’s recovered. My intention is to take him to the bench and use him considering the extra time that could be possible. It’s important that he is fine. .”
