Following the contentious VAR rulings made during the Chelsea vs. Tottenham match, the FA is said to have made a decision regarding Mike Dean.
Following criticism of the decisions made in the Chelsea vs. Tottenham match played on Sunday, August 15, 2022 from football fans, journalists, coaches, players, and ex-players, a referee who was in charge of the VAR during the match, Mike Dean, has reportedly been dropped from VAR duties in game week three in the Premier League.
Mike Dean will not be in charge of VAR for the next round of Premier League fixtures following the controversial events in Chelsea’s draw with Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend. The 54-year-old was in position for Chelsea’s contest against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, when the game was full of controversial moments. With the list of officials for the upcoming round of games confirmed, Dean will now have a week off.