Lazio’s Struggles with VAR: A Season Without Favorable Reviews

Lazio finds itself in a peculiar position this Serie A season, being the only team that has not benefited from a single favorable VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review. When referees have consulted the on-field monitor, the outcomes have consistently gone against Baroni’s squad.

This challenging relationship with VAR is further emphasized by the number of interventions that have overturned initial on-field decisions, negatively impacting Zaccagni and his teammates. A staggering seven such incidents have occurred since the beginning of the league campaign, marking another unfortunate record for the team.

While these statistics do not include “overrule” decisions (where the referee is not called to review the monitor), the numbers remain unfavorable for Lazio. This pattern, though possibly coincidental, has become increasingly difficult for supporters to accept.

In the tight race for Champions League qualification, where Lazio competes primarily with Juventus and Fiorentina – and with Bologna, Milan, and Roma close behind – every decision can be crucial. Although Coach Baroni prefers not to discuss refereeing matters, the impact of VAR interventions will undoubtedly be a significant factor for the Roman club to consider as the season progresses.