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De Zerbi Thanks Player for Red Card in Draw
10 Oct
Summary
- Coach thanked Rodrigo Bentancur after his red card.
- The red card incident reportedly helped Tottenham react.
- Spurs drew 1-1 with Manchester United.
Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed gratitude to Rodrigo Bentancur following the midfielder's red card during the recent 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Bentancur was sent off in the 78th minute for a headbutt, an action De Zerbi acknowledged as a mistake but one that ultimately spurred the team into a much-needed reaction.
De Zerbi stated that the incident provided the 'blood' and 'character' his team had been lacking for some time. Despite going down to ten men, Tottenham showed increased courage and energy, leading to Dominic Solanke's equalizing header in stoppage time. This performance highlights the coach's desire to see such intensity in every match.
The draw leaves Tottenham in 18th place in the league, without a win in six games. Their next match is scheduled for the upcoming Monday against Coventry City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
