Marco Silva was left questioning the VAR decisions in Fulham’s draw against Ipswich, with the manager expressing his frustrations over key refereeing calls that impacted the game. The dramatic 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage saw plenty of controversial moments, particularly surrounding a decision to uphold a yellow card for Ipswich defender Leif Davis, which Silva believed should have been a red.
Despite Fulham clawing their way back with two penalty goals from Raul Jimenez, Silva’s focus was on a crucial incident involving Harry Wilson being brought down by Davis. The decision to only show a yellow card stood after a VAR review, leaving Silva feeling that a red card should have been given for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Silva’s frustration with the inconsistency of VAR decisions in Fulham games was evident, with previous incidents like Tom Cairney’s red card against Tottenham and Ryan Christie’s situation against Bournemouth adding to his concerns. The lack of consistency in refereeing decisions has been a point of contention in the Premier League all season, with managers like Silva feeling the impact.
Despite the disappointment over the refereeing decisions, Silva also acknowledged the positive aspects of Fulham’s performance, highlighting Jimenez’s confidence from the penalty spot and Wilson’s dynamic play. However, defensive lapses remain a concern for the team, especially against opportunistic opponents like Ipswich.
As Fulham looks ahead to future fixtures, Silva will need to ensure his team focuses on maintaining consistency and not relying on controversial calls to sway matches in their favor. Ultimately, the debate around VAR is unlikely to fade away anytime soon, leaving fans and managers alike to speculate on its impact on the game.
