Conte: VAR is not being used in the same way by everyone

Inter boss Antonio Conte admits he has lost “confidence” in VAR ths season but insists the technology is still ‘important” for football.

VAR was completely ignored for flash points in Napoli-Atalanta and Roma-Napoli midweek, while some felt it could have been used before Juventus’ match-winning penalty against Genoa.

"It is not being used in the same way by everyone.

"It is important for the big calls. Last year I was more confident with it but today we don’t understand the yardstick because there’s great insecurity and instability.

"If I was a referee and had the technology, I would make my decision and then put it in the hands of the VAR. I would officiate with more serenity."

Inter face Bologna on Saturday and Conte has been impressed with Sinisa Mihaijovic's side, who narrowly lost 3-2 to Cagliari in their last fixture.

"Despite their defeat to Cagliari, they [Bologna] are a team in form. We will play an intense and excellent side."