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Scholes Slams Bruno Fernandes for Reckless Red Card in Spurs Defeat
Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has shared his views on Bruno Fernandes’ controversial red card during Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat in front of their home crowd at Old Trafford, with Spurs taking the lead just three minutes into the game thanks to Brennan Johnson’s early strike.
The visitors continued to dominate, extending their lead with a goal from Dejan Kulusevski early in the second half, followed by a third from Dominic Solanke in the 77th minute.
Fernandes’ sending-off became a major talking point of the match.
In the 42nd minute, the United captain attempted to challenge James Maddison for the ball.
Unfortunately, Fernandes lost his footing and slipped, resulting in a raised boot that caught Maddison’s shin.
Referee Chris Kavanagh immediately showed Fernandes a straight red card without hesitation.
Paul Scholes did not hold back in his criticism, suggesting that the Portuguese star had allowed the referee to make such a call.
“He shouldn’t give him the chance, should he?” Scholes said.
“Yes, he slipped, and it shouldn’t have been a red card.
But why put yourself in that position? It was another moment of petulance from the captain, who had already been underperforming like the rest of the team in the first half.”
Scholes’ comments highlight the ongoing frustrations with Fernandes’ temperament and decision-making, especially given his leadership role within the team.
The red card not only impacted the remainder of the match but also raised concerns about the mental discipline of Manchester United’s key players during crucial games.
Turkish football pundit Cem Dizdar has advised Galatasaray to start considering a backup plan for Victor Osimhen’s possible departure.
Dizdar believes Osimhen’s agent might be keeping Galatasaray in the dark about the striker’s next move ahead of the summer transfer window.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September, has been in top form this season, netting 26 goals in 30 matches. His impressive performances have sparked fresh transfer rumours, with Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in signing him.
Dizdar suggested that Osimhen’s agent’s recent behavior indicates that something is brewing behind the scenes. “When a manager starts talking too much, it means there’s something going on. He’s hiding things from us, but the truth will come out soon,” Dizdar said, as reported by habersarikirmizi.
He added that Galatasaray needs to be prepared for Osimhen’s exit. “Big players like Osimhen fit into top clubs like Galatasaray, but they always need a backup plan. No one expected Osimhen to replace Mauro Icardi, but he did. Now, Galatasaray must think of an alternative.”
Galatasaray player, Victor Osimhen is reportedly available and cleared for the match against Beskitas on Saturday.
The player’s availability was not yet confirmed due to his muscle injury from his last match. However Osimhen has now been cleared to play in the Turkish Super Lig match.
The Nigerian player have set out an impressive record in this elagsu alone with 8 goals. Osimhen is currently leading the Turkish Super Lig with 20 goals from his 22 appearances.
Galatasaray occupies top spot on the Turkish Super Lig table.
The Super Eagles are set to compete in a four-nation tournament in England this June, alongside Ghana’s Black Stars and Jamaica’s Reggae Boys.
Reports from SCORENigeria reveal that the team will head to England after their historic first-ever match against Russia in Moscow.
The tournament will serve as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
The Super Eagles have struggled in the qualifiers so far, managing just one win from six games. Eric Chelle’s team currently sits fourth in Group C with seven points.
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