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'Let's not ruin the game' - VAR concerns raised by Wolves boss Espirito Santo

The Portuguese tactician spoke out against the video technology after its intervention saw a goal disallowed against Leicester

Wolves coach Nuno Espirito Santo has criticised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) process after his team had a goal chalked off in a 0-0 draw at Leicester City in their Premier League opener on Sunday.

Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, but the strike was ruled out after VAR intervention, with the technology showing the ball had struck Wily Boly's arm in the build-up.

When asked about VAR after the match, Espirito Santo didn't dispute the decision, but made it clear he was worried about the process affecting the game - in particular a change in fan behaviour with the Foxes fans celebrating the call against Dendoncker.