Roberto De Zerbi praised Rodrigo Bentancur after the Tottenham midfielder was sent off during a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
De Zerbi said he reacted positively to Bentancur’s dismissal, explaining that he kissed the player and thanked him. His comments presented the red card as something he appreciated in the context of the match.
Bentancur’s sending-off came during the contest, which ended level at 1-1. The available information does not provide further details about the incident that led to the red card or the wider circumstances of the match.
De Zerbi’s remarks focused on Bentancur and the contribution he believed the player had made before being dismissed. The draw left the two sides sharing the points, with no further outcome or disciplinary decision included in the available report.
