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Antonio Rudiger Blasts 'Joke' Yellow Card After Bernard Clash, Calls for VAR

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has said the yellow card he received against Everton was "a joke" and has called for video assistant referees (VAR) to be introduced into the Premier League.

Rudiger was issued with a caution on Sunday after tangling with Bernard, the Toffees' diminutive attacker, and despite having his back to the incident, referee Kevin Friend issued a booking to both players.

After the match, the Germany international had his say on the matter and believes technology needs to come into the game to help out the officials, per Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph:

"I think if in England we have VAR then I think Bernard has a problem.