“It’s crazy!” – Aston Villa boss Unai Emery bemoans lack of VAR intervention for Elliot Anderson tackle on Ollie Watkins (Video)

The first leg of the Europa League semi-final clash between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa ended with Forest in a narrow lead, thanks to a 71st-minute penalty converted by Chris Wood.

Villa boss Unai Emery was, however, extremely unhappy about Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson not being sent off for what looked like a nasty tackle on Ollie Watkins.

“Where is VAR?”

Unai Emery didn’t hold back after Elliot Anderson wasn’t sent off in the Europa League semi-final first leg… pic.twitter.com/GzvrhQFAw8

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