VAR AND REFEREE ERROR AGAIN CAN VAR HELP REDUCE CONTROVERSIAL IN FOOTBALL? Inter Milan Coach Hits Out After 3-3 Barcelona Draw: “Don’t Understand Disallowed Goal” Adds “Compliments To Taremi”

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi offered his assessment of the disallowed goal in tonight’s gut-wrenching draw at Barcelona.

Speaking to Prime after the match via FCInterNews, the 49-year-old discussed the incident that occurred in the 75th minute.

Despite Inter’s abysmal run before tonight’s fixture, they fared outstandingly against Europe’s most in-form team.

Furthermore, the Nerazzurri could’ve left Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with a crucial first-leg advantage.

Indeed, Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries fired the Italians 2-0 up inside the opening 21 minutes.

However, Barcelona fought back through Lmine Yamal and Ferran Torres before Dumfries restored Inter’s lead.

Still, Yann Sommer’s unfortunate own goal rescued a share of the spoils for Los Blaugranas.

Simone Inzaghi Comments on Inter Milan Controversial Draw vs Barcelona

Henrikh Mkhitaryan found the net in the 75th minute after pouncing on Dumfries’ inch-perfect through ball.

Yet, referee Clement Turpin disallowed the goal for one of the closest offside calls you’ll see this season.

VAR upheld the on-field decision, leaving Inzaghi fuming.

“There’s huge satisfaction for having played a great match against what is currently the strongest team in the world,” Inzaghi said.

“Of course, being twice in the lead and then having that disallowed goal — which I still don’t understand why it was ruled out — leaves some regret.”

Asked to offer his opinion on that controversial moment, Inzaghi replied: “Better no.

“These episodes can make the difference.

“But it doesn’t change anything about how I feel about these guys, they were fantastic.”

Meanwhile, he commented on Inter’s tactical approach.

“We tried to adjust a few things. Let’s not forget that on the other side there was a player we haven’t seen in 8-9 years.

“Yamal caused us so many problems.

“Even triple-marking him wasn’t enough because it opened up spaces, so we had to sit deeper.

“Eventually, he faded a bit, and we produced a second half of great quality.

“We know their strategy works. It’s risky, but they’ve scored 150 goals this season, won two trophies, and are competing for two more.

“They have immense quality, but we put in a very organized performance. You don’t come to Montjuïc and play matches like that easily.”

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Inter potentially lost Lautaro Martinez to a thigh injury as El Toro had to come off at halftime.

Afterward, Inzaghi offered a fitness update on his captain.

“Unfortunately, he had a small issue, but he had played eight consecutive matches.

“We’ve had some problems in recent games, I was without Thuram during crucial fixtures.

“Taremi was coming off an injury and deserves praise for coming on in a tough match.

“When you play eight matches in a row, this risk is always there, and he had to wave the white flag.

“I hope I don’t lose him, but I have some doubts.”

Finally, Inzaghi praised Dumfries and Thuram for having an immediate impact after returning from injuries.

“Marcus and Dumfries are very important players who we’ve missed.

“Thuram trained yesterday after 15 days and didn’t even take shots in the warm-up, but he played a great match, just like Dumfries.

“They’re key players and we missed them in many top-level matches.

“We got the same result here three years ago. I’m happy for the fans, the players appreciated the final embrace after the Roma match.

“Tuesday will be a final; whoever wins goes to Munich, whoever loses goes home.”