Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was interviewed by the BBC and talked about the use of VAR and his enthusiasm for the job of refereeing.
VAR creates the paradox of "perfect expectations"
Since VAR was introduced to the Premier League in 2019, Taylor believes that the system has given rise to unrealistic expectations. "It creates expectations of 'absolute perfection', but people who expect VAR to create a utopia are wrong. People complain this week that 'VAR shouldn't intervene too much', and next week they ask 'why VAR doesn't intervene' - what do they want? ? " He sharply pointed out, "We must think down-to-earth about the essential purpose of technology "
Extreme high temperature test of the Club World Cup
When talking about the Club World Cup held in the United States this summer, Taylor used "cruel" to describe the extreme heat. "We were fortunate to conduct special training through an environmental simulation cabin before leaving the UK, but Chelsea coach Maresca said he was unable to train normally and Enzo Fernandez's feedback about dizziness during the game shows that the conditions are indeed very challenging. " Regarding next year's World Cup, he said: "As long as we are fully prepared, it should not be a major problem. "
Stick to the love of 17 years
Despite the pressure we face Taylor, who has entered his 17th year as a Premier League referee, remains determined: "Ultimately, this is one of the best jobs in the world. You stand at the heart of the most exciting league in the world." When asked about his career plans, the 47-year-old said with a smile: "At this age when we need to chase young people, my entire focus is to ensure that two English referee teams can stand on the World Cup next year."
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