'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 manager Roberto De Zerbi commended Rodrigo Bentancur after the Uruguayan midfielder received a red card in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Despite being down to 10 men, Tottenham managed to secure a point when Dominic Solanke scored in the second minute of stoppage time. De Zerbi expressed his gratitude to Bentancur, stating, "I kiss Rodrigo and say thanks."
He believed that with 10 players, Tottenham played with more courage and energy in the match. De Zerbi acknowledged that Bentancur's reaction, which resulted in the red card, was a mistake but the type of character Tottenham needed to finish the game.
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