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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.
Former West Ham United Goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop picks player Pedro Neto to be signed in Premier League this season. Hislop shares that the Chelsea player will add a different change to the team in terms of wide are.
Hislop speaks on ESPN and shares what eh thinks of Neto being signed in “Well, he cost Chelsea quite a bit of money. And you knew the player who was coming from Wolves. I just think he gives them a different dynamic in those wide areas. Every time he comes off the bench he changes the game for Chelsea.”
Manchester United shows interties in signing PSG striker, Randal Kolo Muani on loan for the rest of the season during the January window transfer. Ruben Amorim wants to trust France international to help forward his team till the end of the year.
The Manchester United Strikers, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have failed to impress the coach and team this seasons and Amorim is fighting to better the defences of the team. He decided to come up with plan B which is loaning a striker during the January window transfers from France.
Although the PSG striker wants to remain in the club to continue proving himself and achieve his accomplishment, however joining Man United is definitely appealing to him.
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo sympathises with Nigerians with current state of the country. The former strike goes to his social post sharing a picture the captioning “Who else notice say NO Apolo this year because everybody eyes don see shege!!!!! God abeg o.”
He states that Nigerians have suffered too much this year for even Apolo to even come this year. Nigerians share their thoughts on the frustrating year and economic changes of the country in the comment section.
A User commented “Everybody eyes dey shine pass police torchlight”. Another user shares “Even Apolo eye don see pepper”.
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