Unai Emery Slams VAR as ‘So, So Bad’ After Controversial No-Red Card Decision in Europa League Tie

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed extreme frustration with VAR after a crucial decision went against his team during their Europa League semi-final first-leg loss to Nottingham Forest. Emery was adamant that Forest’s Elliot Anderson should have received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Ollie Watkins, a decision VAR failed to overturn despite its clear nature.

Despite praising the on-field referee, Emery held VAR solely responsible for what he deemed a “huge, huge mistake” that could have severely injured Watkins, calling for an explanation from the officials for their perceived poor judgment.