De Zerbi says he 'kissed' Bentancur after red card
Roberto De Zerbi reacted to Rodrigo Bentancur's expulsion against Manchester United, reports BBC Sport. He is said to have 'kissed' his player and thanked him.
Roberto De Zerbi, the Tottenham manager, reacted to Rodrigo Bentancur's dismissal against Manchester United. According to BBC Sport and ESPN, De Zerbi is said to have declared: 'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks'. The Italian coach reportedly appreciated the red card received by his player.
According to Football365, De Zerbi 'liked' this red card because 'for a long time, Tottenham played without this blood, this character'. The Spurs coach therefore praised his midfielder's commitment, even though it left his team with a numerical disadvantage.
