Barcelona has not been involved in the referee drama that has swept Spanish football in recent weeks, but the staff had their say about the issue. Hansi Flick jumped against the defense of the officials when he was asked about the subject, while Ronald Arajo has also shown empathy.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has become the newest who tackles the subject, albeit with regard to VAR. The technology is often criticized in Spanish football, but Barcelona's goalkeeper is there for the relevant.
“Years later we wonder whether it is a help or not. You always doubt, but that is technology. There is the essence of football that the referees do not lose their responsibility, but it is a help. That is incredible. Sometimes it is clearly offside, but on the seventh repetition you see that it is not, and they have to decide in a second. It helps the referees to make decisions and to take responsibilities of their shoulders. “
Ter Stegen spoke at an event aimed at technology, which was also used during his recovery of a serious knee injury he sustained while playing for Barcelona in September. He is impressed by how it was used to show his progress by coming back from the big blow.
“Thanks to technology we can have every image of our movements and you can see which is better. It is interesting to see how people work with this, they look at me in every detail in my movements. I see differences every week, it helps me and I don't have to worry. I reproduce movements, I do it in the best way and I can see it immediately. That gives you confidence, they are currently filming me and I see the details. Two weeks ago it was different than now. “
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