Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes claimed his tackle on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison was never a red card.
The Manchester United captain, Fernandes, was given a matching order in the 42nd minute of the match for his reckless tackle on Maddison.
The referee, Chris Kavanagh, pulled out a red card on Fernandes. The replay in the game showed the Manchester United captain caught Maddison with a high foot after slipping.
In the post-match interview with the BBC, Fernandes said, “I just wanted to come and talk, do the interview, and be myself because my team-mates deserve that for what they have done in the game playing with one man less.
“Especially as I was the man sent off, the one that let them down. The team showed a lot of character, a lot of resilience, and a lot of fight. They tried. It wasn’t easy.”
In addition, he said, “I’m slipping. I don’t take him, as everyone wants to see it. I don’t take him with my studs; I take him with my ankle. It’s a clear foul but never a red card.”
“That’s my feeling and even Maddison when he gets up. He just said it’s a foul, but it’s never a red card; that’s what he said. In the eyes of everyone, you can see it’s never a red card. If this is a red card, we have to look at many other incidents.”
“I’ve had many incidents when I get kicked, and I’ve never seen something so quick come off as a red card. It’s never a red card.”
This came after the Red Devils suffered a 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. It was Manchester United’s third defeat in six matches in all competitions.
As a result of the straight red card, Fernandes will miss Manchester United’s next three Premier League matches against Aston Villa, Brentford, and West Ham.
However, he will be eligible to play for Manchester United in their must-win match against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
PGMOL Released A Statement After Referee Kavanagh Sent Off Bruno Fernandes
After Tottenham Hotspur completely humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford and Fernandes was given a red card in the 42nd minute of the match, the PGMOL released a statement.
The statement reads, “The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison. The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call of serious foul play.”
How Many Goals Has Bruno Fernandes Scored for Manchester United?
The Portuguese midfielder joined Manchester United in the 2020/21 season. He has scored 79 goals in 242 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils.
Bruno Fernandes Net Worth
Fernandes has a net worth of $30 million. He acquired this whopping net worth from football salaries and investment.
How Old Is Bruno Fernandes?
The midfielder was born on September 8, 1994, in the city of Maia, Portugal. He is currently 30 years old with a height of 5 feet and 10 inches.
Bruno Fernandes Salary
He earns a weekly wages of £300,000 and a yearly income of £15,600,000.
