I don't think VVD tried to play after the injury.
by NDBass (2021-09-13 14:28:26)

In reply to: I think that you are both right.  posted by NDMike2001

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I see the sub is listed at the 11th minute, but I don't know if that was just when the sub was finally ready. Video I can find stops at 6:46 while there was still VAR shenanigans on going, but I don't recall him trying to play. It's possible, though.

That being said, VAR only reviewed whether or not he was offside. Once they determined he was, they dropped everything. Michael Oliver has since said he should've given a red card for dangerous play regardless of the offside decision.

I may be confusing the two injuries.
by NDMike2001  (2021-09-13 17:45:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Perhaps I'm remembering the fact that Thiago played and then being surprised that he had a significant injury.

I know that VVD definitely got up and walked off on his own because I recall people (not here) making a big deal about how tough he was to walk on a torn acl (which isn't a big deal).

As for the VAR I don't think the issue was that it was not reviewed for dangerous play. I don't recall that VAR necessarily announces its intent to review a matter. My issue is that it was 100% reviewed by VAR. Because it was offsides the clear and obvious foul (in the box) was made irrelevant. However, a human reviewed that play and somehow didn't come to the conclusion that he did a dangerous play.

The problem was the interpretation of the rule.
by NDBass  (2021-09-13 19:22:17)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Even if the VAR official thought it was a dangerous play, he didn't think he could recommend that as a foul/penalty because of the offside. It defies logic, but that is (maybe was now) the state of officiating in the Premier League. What's hilarious is that MLS VAR is drastically worse.

And yes, VVD walked off. I knew that didn't matter as I did that myself after tearing my ACL. I wasn't able to walk off after I fully ruptured it the first time, but there was a bit more trauma that time.

Thiago did continue to play after Richarlison acted as usual.