Inter coach, Gian Piero Orsato, finds himself at the center of a new controversy: the two penalties not awarded to Inter players, one against Bologna and the other against Fiorentina, were the subject of criticism from players, fans and the press. In both matches, Roma midfielder LucasThuram had clear contact with the opponent inside the penalty zones, but the referee did not recognize the infringements and VAR was not called. The final result, with Inter winning both matches, however left an imprint of frustration and questions on the functioning of the video assistance system.
During the first eight days of the championship, Inter demonstrated offensive and defensive solidity, but the absence of two penalties could have changed the course of both matches. The first case occurred against Bologna, where an obvious contact between the Inter defender, AlessandroDarmian, and Thuram was not reported as an infringement. The second episode, against Fiorentina, saw a contact between Valdepenas and Thuram which, according to many observers, should have been considered a foul. In both cases, the final decision remained without VAR intervention, despite the clarity of the infringement signals.
Orsato said communication between referees, press and fans is crucial to maintaining the transparency of the game. He reiterated that the race directors, Doveri and Mariani, are experienced professionals and that their decisions were made according to the current rules. However, the coach expressed the need to clarify why the VAR was not activated in these situations, underlining that the management of the system should be consistent with the indications of the designator and not with a personal philosophy. Orsato's interest is to bring VAR back to its right size and to explain why such obvious errors cannot be passively accepted.
Inter president Marotta expressed concern about the possibility that, if the two matches had ended with unfavorable results, the management of the infringements could have had a greater influence on the standings. Orsato then asked for a review of the refereeing decisions, indicating that the team is not yet in the crucial phase of the championship, but that every point counts. The request for explanations aims to ensure that refereeing errors do not compromise the competitiveness and integrity of the championship.
In view of the next matches, Inter will have to continue to focus on the result on the pitch, while the issue of VAR remains open. Fans will be closely following whether the club can demonstrate that the management of the infringements has been correct and whether the team can maintain its top position in the league table. The next challenge promises to be crucial to consolidate leadership and resolve controversies related to the video assistance system.