![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dimitar-berbatov-disagrees-with-raphael-varane-over-controversial-rule-change/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_BERBA.jpg&description=Manchester United star Raphael Varane has been left fuming by new rules that will see Premier League games last more than 100 minutes, but Dimitar Berbatov has dismissed the defender's concerns Former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov has dismissed Raphael Varane's concerns over the new rules that will see games extended to more than 100 minutes. Referees have been told to add on extra added time to properly take into account any stoppage in play and combat time wasting. The rules were first seen during last winter's World Cup and will now be implemented in the Premier League and EFL. But the changes have been met by a backlash from players and manager, with United defender Varane a vocal opponent. The Frenchman has cited the increased workloads on players as the main factor in his concerns. Berbatov though believes that the rule changes are a positive move by football's authorities. The Premier League icon insisted he was in favour of the new rules and that the players will eventually come around to the idea. "So far, we've seen lots of added on time in matches. To be honest, I'm in favour of the new added time rules. Sometimes in games, the actual playing is not what people expect it to be," he told Betfair. "If you calculate it, around 50 minutes is probably played in an average 90-minute game, with all the fouls and breaks in the match. I think the players will like it, obviously when you're winning 1-0 and holding onto a lead late in the game, then the players won't like it. HAVE YOUR SAY! Are you a fan of the new Premier League rules? Comment below. "At the end of the day, I think people want to watch more football, so I'm okay with it. The amount of time the ball is stopped during a game has to be compensated, and the only way is with additional time. With this, I think players will have to stop wasting time." Varane made his opposition known on Monday, with the Frenchman left fuming that authorities had ignored player concerns. He tweeted: "We had a me){kind=link}
Manchester United star Raphael Varane has been left fuming by new rules that will see Premier League games last more than 100 minutes, but Dimitar Berbatov has dismissed the defender’s concerns
Former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov has dismissed Raphael Varane’s concerns over the new rules that will see games extended to more than 100 minutes.
Referees have been told to add on extra added time to properly take into account any stoppage in play and combat time wasting. The rules were first seen during last winter’s World Cup and will now be implemented in the Premier League and EFL.
But the changes have been met by a backlash from players and manager, with United defender Varane a vocal opponent. The Frenchman has cited the increased workloads on players as the main factor in his concerns.
Berbatov though believes that the rule changes are a positive move by football’s authorities. The Premier League icon insisted he was in favour of the new rules and that the players will eventually come around to the idea.