But the factual bit was 'offside'. That's not what the ref was then called to the screen for - that was the subjective 'was he interfering with play?'The whole point of the use of VAR in offside decisions is that it is for factual clear and obvious errors. Even if it is an inch, a player is “factually” offside. The idea of inviting a referee to make a subjective assessment at a pitch side screen (in front of 89,000 fans, in a timely manner) is frankly absurd.
When VAR was introduced, they promised that offsides were a purely matter of fact - you’re either offside or not. Having a referee decide makes an absolute farce of that promise. If he’s offside, VAR should advise the referee and the law of the game applied.
He has zero reason to see the incident himself in a “matter of fact” incident.