Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says VAR ‘kills the moment’

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes VAR ‘kills the moment’ for fans and players. First-half goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino helped leaders Liverpool defeat Chelsea 2-1 to extend their winning streak to 15 Premier League matches. Liverpool went ahead after 14 minutes, Chelsea thought they had equalized through Cesar Azpilicueta, but the goal was overturned by VAR after Mason Mount was adjudged to be offside during the build-up. Lampard told talkSPORT: “It’s here to stay, so it’s frustrating. It definitely kills the moment, that’s for sure. People pay their money and they want to celebrate, the players want to celebrate and now, we’re all going to have to try to wait a moment. It’s difficult. I saw the Tottenham game yesterday [where VAR disallowed a Serge Aurier goal against Leicester], and it’s a shame when you’re talking about tough decisions. But we have to accept it, it’s here, it’s not going anywhere, I just hope some go in our favour very soon.”

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