In the Old Trafford match the midfielder was sent off in the 13th minute after hitting his own team’s defender during an argument
Sensational at Old Trafford. And for once Manchester United are only marginally involved. Everton mainstay Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute of the match against the Red Devils for a slap. A madness not forgiven by referee Harrington, stationed nearby, with an aggravating circumstance: the 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder gave the slap to one of his team-mates, Michael Keane.
the accident
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In the postponed match of the 12th round of the Premier League underway at Old Trafford, Bruno Fernandes just came close to scoring with a right-footed shot from inside the area following a counterattack from Mbeumo as Gueye unleashed himself against his defence. He moves from the left to the center of the area, yelling at anyone who comes within range. Keane, another experienced Everton player at 32 years old, approaches him and the two begin a clearly excited confrontation. Keane brings his face closer to that of his teammate who continues to shout at him, at a certain point pushing him away. And Gueye reacts with a slap with his left hand to his partner’s face, while they continue to argue. The referee is right behind them and sees everything: he brings out a direct red which further unleashes Gueye’s anger, barely held back by goalkeeper Pickford while the referee orders him to leave the field. Gueye hadn’t been sent off in a Premier League match since 2017. However, since 2008 no player has been sent off for hitting a teammate.
the verdict
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The house manager’s decision also receives the blessing of VAR. A few minutes later, on the account on Everton, who lost their captain Seamus Coleman to injury in the 10th minute, continued the match with 10 against 11.
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