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Coronavirus could shut down VAR with Premier League set to discuss whether or not to continue using the technology once football returns as three video officials would be in close quarters

The Premier League will hold talks over whether to continue implementing VAR as doubts emerge over its viability after the Coronavirus suspension.

Top-flight chiefs are determined to continue using the technology once football returns to protect the integrity of the competition.

In theory, once matches are deemed safe enough to play VAR should be permitted to continue.

Top-flight chiefs are determined to continue using VAR to protect the integrity of competition

But concerns are surfacing given the risks attached to VAR officials being infected or spreading the illness.

A team of at least three people, including one referee, are assigned to each Premier League match.