The Premier League has confirmed that Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, was sent off for “serious foul play” during their match against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Portuguese midfielder received a straight red card after a rough tackle on Spurs midfielder, James Maddison.
Bruno Fernandes Red Card Footage
The incident occurred in the 42nd minute, with Manchester United already trailing 1-0 after Brennan Johnson’s goal for Tottenham. Bruno Fernandes’ challenge was immediately flagged by the referee, and after a VAR review, the decision to show him a straight red card was upheld.
This dismissal left United in a difficult position for the remainder of the match, as they were forced to play with 10 men.
Premier League Match Centre Affirms the Referee Decision
The Premier League Match Centre confirmed the red card through a tweet during the game, explaining that VAR had carefully reviewed the tackle and found it to be deserving of the sending off.
“The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison.
“The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call of serious foul play.”
Fernandes’ red card will come as a huge blow to Manchester United, as the captain plays a vital role in their midfield. With the team already struggling, losing Fernandes to suspension could further impact their upcoming games, putting pressure on the squad to find a way to bounce back from this setback.
