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However, he said this was partly because
Italians enjoy controversies and suggested that, in principle,
the video replay system (VAR) was a good idea.
Juventus, second in the table, won 1-0 at Cagliari on Saturday
but the Sardinians were angry over two decisions.
They claimed that the move leading up to Federico Bernardeschi's
74th minute goal should have been stopped after Leonardo
Pavoletti was elbowed by Medhi Benatia, but the referee allowed
the goal to stand without consulting the VAR.
Shortly afterwards, Cagliari demanded a penalty for handball by
Bernardeschi when the ball hit his outstretched arm.
The referee turned down their appeals without watching the video
replay himself, although Italian media said he was given advice
by the video assistant via his earpiece.
"The VAR was introduced to reduce controversies and instead they
have increased, possibly because we Italians like to stoke
them," said Allegri.
"We look for controversies instead of analysing the match --
Cagliari played a really good game and didn't deserve to lose.
"This is obviously the first year VAR has been put into use and
next season we will have more clarity."
"The referees are doing really well and will learn how to use it
for the most eye-catching incidents. For example, it's
fundamental in judging offsides."
He added: "In every match, there a difficult decisions,
sometimes they go in your favour and sometimes against. You need
to be able to accept them."
Serie A is one of several competitions around the world where
the VAR system is being used on a trial basis.
Soccer's law-making body IFAB is due to decide in March whether
to ratify its use on a permanent basis and, depending on the
decision, FIFA are hoping to use it at this year's World Cup in
Russia. (Writing by Brian Homewood in Bern; Editing by Amlan
Chakraborty)
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