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German referee explains decision to Leipzig coach at full-time

In a unique interview both coach and referee were interviewed together at full time

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Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig drew 1-1 at the weekend and referee Daniel Siebert had a difficult decision to make in the 66th minute when ex-Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano brought Dominik Szoboszlai down. Siebert is viewed by many as one of the best referees in the Bundesliga.

At the time Leipzig coach Marco Rose, and the Leipzig players, were less than impressed when Siebert gave Upamecano a yellow card.

However, at full-time both Rose and Siebert were interviewed together by Sport 1. Siebert took time to explain to Rose the basis of his decision.

Siebert explained why Upamecono was shown a yellow card rather than a red card.

“If this offence had occurred centrally, directly in front of the penalty area or in the penalty area, it would be a different situation. If de Ligt wasn’t in full throttle, it would be different. I had the feeling that de Ligt was so close to the scene that he hasn’t been passed yet. As a result, no red card for Upamecano.”

After hearing Siebert’s explanation Rose accepted the decision: “In the situation at the beginning I saw it differently because I thought the attacker could have gone away, but the decision is fine.”

 

Is this something you would like to see introduced to the Premier League? It would make great viewing having Jurgen Klopp and a Premier League referee in front of the cameras at full-time.

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