Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
Summary
Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick said he still trusts the video assistant referee (VAR) system despite a big error in the Manchester derby. VAR missed an offside by Manchester City's Enzo Fernandez that led to the winning goal, but Carrick believes mistakes happen and officials must be accountable.Key Facts
- VAR missed that Manchester City’s Enzo Fernandez was offside before the winning goal by Erling Haaland.
- Referee’s body Pro Ref apologized to Manchester United within three hours after the game.
- The two VAR officials involved were not selected for games the following weekend.
- Michael Carrick called the VAR error "worrying" but still supports the system overall.
- Referee chief Howard Webb said officials focused too much on Haaland and missed Fernandez's offside.
- Carrick said the apology from referees "doesn't mean a lot" but respects them admitting the mistake.
- Carrick defended young defender Leny Yoro, saying he has a strong future despite some recent poor performances.
- Yoro joined Manchester United for £52.2 million from Lille and has mainly been a substitute so far.
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