Reuters - Referee chiefs are working on an action plan to improve the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Premier League and any changes to the system will be passed on to match officials ahead of the new season, the Times reported on Friday. The VAR action plan, which follows a survey of managers, captains and sporting directors, will focus on two issues - improving consistency of decision-making on subjective calls and interpretation of marginal offsides, the Times said. "The purpose is to identify improvements to the VAR system and form a common understanding of where a VAR interpretation is expected and how changes can be made to increase consistency," clubs were told at a Premier League shareholders meeting. "The results will inform the coaching and training of match officials during the close season and changes will take effect in season 2021-2022. The 2021-22 Premier League season will begin on Aug. 14 and end on May 22.

Source: Egypt Today March 26, 2021 10:18 UTC