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Charlotte Coates

Referees could be forced to explain VAR decisions as part of new trial

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is set to be part of a new trial involving VAR as officials will be forced to explain their decisions.

The system has once again been under the spotlight this season due to a number of contentious decisions both in the Premier League and World Cup. Fans have been calling for more clarity on calls like in rugby.

It could all be set to change with a new trial in the works. The Times understand, a trial authorised by IFAB will see officials at next month’s FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco explain why they came to the conclusion they did to the crowd in stadiums via microphones.

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Supporters viewing from home will also be able to hear the conversation from the referee through the TV - giving more clarity to VAR moving forward.

Taylor will be at the heart of the trial and should it go well then the change could potentially be seen in further competitions.

The upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup has been mentioned as a potential competition where the VAR trial could be used.

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