Bruno Fernandes’ Red Card Appeal Hints As Manchester United Captain Addresses Aston Villa Ban

Bruno Fernandes’ Red Card Appeal Hints As Manchester United Captain Addresses Aston Villa Ban

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes insists his challenge on Tottenham’s James Maddison was “never a red card” as he prepares to serve a ban against Aston Villa.

Fernandes was sent off in the first half of a Premier League match against Spurs at Old Trafford on Sunday, and the Red Devils lost 3-0, putting pressure on manager Erik ten Hag ahead of their trip to Villa Park on Sunday (2pm). Referee Chris Kavanagh issued a straight red card for significant foul play, as verified by VAR Peter Bankes.

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As United consider an appeal against their captain’s dismissal, Fernandes told Sky Sports: “Apart from sliding in, I don’t take him as everyone wants to see him.

“I don’t use studs; instead, I use my ankle. It’s an obvious foul, but no red card. That’s how I feel.

“As seen in the image, Maddison simply stated, ‘It’s a foul, but it’s never a red card.'” That is what he said.

“I believe that in everyone’s eyes, that is never a red card because if it is, we should look at many other incidents.

“I’ve had a lot of incidences where I’ve been kicked and everything, and I’ve never seen something as swift as a red card. I just believe it’s never a red card.”

When asked if he was surprised to see the red card, Fernandes responded: “Yeah, for me, it’s a foul.

“Even the contact is not particularly strong. If he wants to give me a yellow for a counter-attack, I agree.

“Then I don’t see why VAR doesn’t bring the referee on the screen. For me, it’s simply not a good idea. “That is all.”

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