'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks' - De Zerbi 'liked' Spurs red card
Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi commended midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur following the latter's red card during a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday. The incident occurred in the 78th minute when Bentancur headbutted Luke Shaw. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Tottenham managed to secure a draw after Dominic Solanke scored in the 92nd minute of added time.
De Zerbi expressed his appreciation for Bentancur, stating, "I kiss Rodrigo and say thanks," in his post-match press conference. He believed that the red card provided the team with the necessary spark to play with more courage and energy, as they managed to equalize the score. The manager emphasized that football requires character, and he was glad to see the right spirit and behavior from his team.
Tottenham remains winless in the Premier League this season after six games, but De Zerbi remains optimistic about the team's potential, stating, "We are a great group of players, but we are not a team yet."
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