Glasner questions Diop VAR decision as Forest draw at Ipswich
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner said he was confused by the VAR review that spared Issa Diop a red card in the 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town, while praising his players and calling for patience amid a four-match winless run.
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner admitted he was confused by the decision not to send off Issa Diop following a VAR check during his side's 1-1 draw away to Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Glasner said the outcome of the review did not make sense to him, making the incident the central talking point of the match.
The draw extended Forest's winless run to four matches, adding to the sense of frustration around the result. The visiting side took a point from the fixture, but the red-card question overshadowed the performance on the day.
Despite the disappointment, Glasner praised his team's display and urged them to stay patient as they look to end the sequence without a victory. His assessment balanced criticism of the officiating decision with support for the effort his players produced at Ipswich.
The incident also highlighted the scrutiny that follows VAR interventions, with the Forest bench left seeking clarity on why Diop remained on the pitch. The manager's remarks reflected that uncertainty rather than a claim about the final outcome of the match.
Forest now face the task of turning performances into results as the winless stretch continues. Glasner's message of patience suggests he believes the side's displays merit more than the points they have collected recently.
