It should worry us that three of Daniel Farke’s best players are among the five Leeds United players most likely to be sin binned.
The top officials in the game are trying to alter the rules once more, but considering how the implementation of VAR has gone over the past few years, it may not be for the better.
Leeds, fortunately, will not have to deal with VAR for at least a season because they are in the Championship. But the Whites made a lot of poor decisions during their three seasons in the Premier League.
After being implemented at the grassroots level, the International Football Association Board has approved the trials of temporary dismissals (sin bins) in professional football.
However, what could that actually mean for Leeds?
Out of the five teams that have committed fewer fouls this season, Leeds has actually received the fewest yellow cards.
Daniel Farke, though, will be concerned about those setting the standard in these specific statistics.
since the season of 2019–20.
At the IFAB’s Annual Business Meeting in London on Tuesday, a proposed trial that would allow only the team captain to approach the referee “in certain major game situations” was approved.
It was also decided that higher levels of trial should be held for sin bins “for dissent and specific tactical offences,” which will give managers and players a lot more to consider.
