I have to trust – Julen Lopetegui still backs referees despite recent mistakes
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui still has faith in referees – despite the club receiving a third apology for mistakes by officials. The apology comes after Webb had already said sorry when Wolves were denied a winner in January’s 2-2 FA Cup third-round draw at Liverpool, Toti Gomes being incorrectly ruled offside after scoring, and after Matheus Nunes was denied a penalty having been fouled by Serge Aurier in the Carabao Cup. It’s true this year we have been unfortunate but we continue trusting them.” Wolves, who sit 13th, host relegation rivals Leeds on Saturday, with the visitors second-bottom and four points behind the hosts.
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