Jonathan Lardot explains why Erik Lambrechts will lead the Clasico between Standard and Anderlecht this Sunday. We do not choose the referee for such a match at random.
The experience of Mr Lambrecht, necessary
Jonathan Lardot, head of Belgian refereeing, emphasizes that refereeing a Clasico is a heavy task. “All the referees are not yet ready for a Clasico, some are still too young and lack experience,” he explains in Sudinfo.
He specifies that Lambrechts meets these conditions. “It belongs to those who are used to big meetings,” he says. Lardot also discusses his European experiences, which he says demonstrate that Lambrechts will not be easily destabilized.
Standard-Anderlecht, a match like no other
Lardot confirms that this choice is therefore not fortuitous. “The designations are made taking into account the two weeks before or after the match,” he says. The federation plans, according to him, well in advance to place the appropriate profiles on the right matches. He specifies that this approach applies to all matches at the top. The selection is made according to fixed criteria, taking into account recent performance and availability. The choice of Lambrechts is, according to him, in line with this.
Jonathan Lardot also emphasizes that preparation for a Clasico is no different from other matches. “The preparation is the same for all matches, we make no distinction,” he says. He specifies that no additional instructions are given.
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He adds that the arbitration cell deliberately does not create any additional pressure. “There are no special interviews or additional instructions,” he concludes. According to him, the referee must be able to work in the same conditions as in any other match.
