FIFA may tweak VAR to prevent errors like Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, says Mark Clattenburg

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Liverpool’s defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday included a costly refereeing mistake that played a part in the final result.Arne Slot’s side were clearly second best in the opening 45 minutes, so they cannot have too many complaints about the outcome.But there was still a case to be made that Palace’s first goal should not have stood.The ball came off Tyrick Mitchell during his tussle with Conor Bradley near the sideline, but referee Chris Kavanagh gave Palace a corner anyway.Liverpool could have handled the subsequent set piece better, though Ismaila Sarr was quick to react and put Palace ahead. Even so, it was not hard to understand why Liverpool felt aggrieved.FIFA considering rule change on corner decision errorsPhoto by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesIn an era where decisions are scrutinised to the millimetre, it is surprising that straightforward errors like this can still slip through.Unlike penalties or offside calls, there is nothing subjective about which way a ball goes out of play.

But for now, it remains outside VAR’s remit.Mark Clattenburg, however, has suggested that may soon change. Speaking to Rousing The Kop after Liverpool’s defeat at Selhurst Park, he shared what he knows about ongoing talks within the game’s governing bodies.“IFAB and FIFA are looking at improving VAR and its protocol,” revealed the former Premier League referee.

“As we stand, VAR cannot interfere in an incorrect corner being awarded. When this corner leads to a goal, it can lead to frustration.“FIFA are looking in the future to allow the protocol to allow the VAR to correct goal kicks and corner kicks, but as we stand, we have to accept the referee’s decision.”Did any other calls go against Liverpool?Although the error played a part in Liverpool’s result against Palace, it is worth noting there have been times when the Reds have benefited from similar mistakes.Still, it makes sense for the game as a whole if the authorities find a solution to this issue sooner rather than later.Beyond that, there was not much else in the match that sparked serious debate over refereeing decisions.Palace did question Federico Chiesa’s equaliser, but there was not enough evidence to confirm whether Mohamed Salah handled the ball in the build-up.Eddie Nketiah’s late winner was checked by VAR as well.