Concerns Surrounding Referee Danny Makkelie’s Performance

omidbasir- What is happening with Danny Makkelie? The ‘best referee in the country’ has not been performing at his best lately, and yet again, there was controversy during the match between Heracles Almelo and NAC Breda.

The incident in question involved Lewis Holtby, who made a high tackle on Djevencio van der Kust. Despite the severity of the challenge, Makkelie opted to issue only a yellow card. Many anticipated an intervention from the VAR, overseen by Robin Hensgens, but none occurred. Damon Mirani, speaking to ESPN shortly after the match, remarked, “I was close to the play, and in my opinion, he raised his leg high and made contact with Van der Kust above his shin guard. It should have been a red card.”