September 29th 2024.
During the match against Tottenham on Sunday, Manchester United's captain Bruno Fernandes received a straight red card in the first half. It was a shocking turn of events for the Red Devils, who ended up losing 3-0 at Old Trafford. Fernandes slipped while trying to challenge James Maddison and accidentally caught him on the shin. The referee quickly showed a red card, which was not overturned by VAR, even though many believed it should have been a yellow card instead.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Fernandes expressed his disbelief at the severity of the punishment and revealed that even Maddison agreed with him. "It's just a part of slipping while going in for a challenge. I didn't go in with my studs, I caught him with my ankle. It was a clear foul, but never a red card in my opinion," Fernandes said. "Even Maddison, when he got up, said it was a foul but never a red card."
Fernandes also pointed out that if this incident was considered a red card, then there are many other similar incidents that should also be punished in the same manner. He questioned why VAR did not intervene and why the referee was not called to the screen to review the decision. "It's just not a good decision, in my opinion," Fernandes stated.
Despite the red card, Tottenham continued to dominate the game and scored three goals, while United struggled to keep up. However, Fernandes praised his teammates for their workrate after he left the field. "I want to acknowledge my teammates for their efforts. We didn't start the game well with 11 players, but they did very well after I was sent off," he said. "It was difficult to cover all the spaces, but there are many positives we can take away from this. I am proud of the team."
The loss to Tottenham saw United drop to 12th place in the Premier League table, while Tottenham rose to eighth. It was a disappointing result for United, but Fernandes remains optimistic about the team's future. "There are still many games left to play and we have a strong team. We will learn from this and come back stronger," he said.
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