MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho leapt to the defence of switch goal Ivan Perisic after his World Cup last handball.
The Croatian winger levelled up the ultimate within the first half with a surprising aim.
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However ten minutes later the inter Milan star fell sufferer to a controversial penalty after referee Nester Pitana consulted VAR and dominated he had dealt with the ball from a French nook.
And Mourinho, who has not given up on taking the winger to Previous Trafford this summer season, despatched a delicate message of help for the 29-year-old.
He stated on Russia At the moment: “I’m for the VAR system, however not on this kind.
“I supported the introduction of the system of video replay when it clearly tracks critical errors in order that they don’t exist.
“However now that is one other idea, some might imagine that there’s a cause for a penalty, and others – no.
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“Now it was not clearly seen that there was a mistake.
“How may Perisic soar whereas holding his arms on the seams?
“How may he react when a metre from him was a French participant?
“That is the ultimate, not an unusual match, and an answer primarily based on VAR can have an effect on the sport.”
Mourinho additionally added that he didn’t see any intent in Perisic’s actions and claimed the ultimate will solely be remembered for the controversial overview system.
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He added: “After such a penalty, I don’t assume that that is my sport.
“If France wins the match, then for me this World Cup will stay in reminiscence because the World Championship named after VAR.”
The United boss additionally revealed he’s nonetheless baffled why Perisic didn’t be part of his squad final yr.
Perisic agreed private phrases with the Premier League facet, however the United bid didn’t match the Serie A facet’s reported £40million valuation.
Mourinho continued: “They’ve a strategy to go. Perisic he went from Croatia to Dortmund to Wolfsburg to Inter.
“I don’t know why he didn’t come to Manchester after I wished him.”
