Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi backs the red card shown to midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur after the Spurs 1-1 draw with Manchester United. De Zerbi says the sending-off decision is correct, arguing that the reaction Bentancur shows in the incident is something the team needs.
Across the reports, De Zerbi also describes a personal moment after the match. He says he kissed Bentancur and thanked him, while acknowledging that his response was “not the right reaction”. He frames it as a sign of aggression and leadership, adding that Spurs have played “without this blood” for a long time and wants more of that attitude. The outlets agree on the basic events: the match result, Bentancur’s dismissal, and De Zerbi’s overall stance that the red card reflects a level of intensity he is trying to cultivate in his squad.
