Jacob Neestrup, the frustrated manager of Copenhagen, has called for referees to issue red cards to players who intentionally scuff the penalty spot, citing Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho as an example.
In a crucial Champions League match, Garnacho was seen deliberately stepping on the spot to disrupt Copenhagen striker Jordan Larsson’s penalty kick. Despite Garnacho’s efforts, Larsson’s shot was saved by United goalkeeper Andre Onana, securing a much-needed victory for Erik ten Hag’s team.
Neestrup, along with former Arsenal midfielder Kim Kallstrom and Copenhagen captain Viktor Claesson, criticized Garnacho’s behaviour as unsportsmanlike and childish. Neestrup suggested that referees should take action by giving red cards to players who engage in such actions to deter them from doing it in the future.
Claesson also expressed his disapproval of Garnacho’s actions, stating that it was unsportsmanlike but did not believe it affected the outcome of the penalty.
United manager Ten Hag claimed he did not witness the incident, and Kallstrom, who observed it as a pundit, condemned Garnacho’s behaviour as immature.
Presenter Olof Lundh suggested that UEFA should reprimand Garnacho for his actions. While Garnacho received praise from some Manchester United fans for his gamesmanship, the incident sparked a debate about fair play and sportsmanship.
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
This season he played in total 7 times for 227 minutes for Premier League.
Alejandro Garnacho scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United won 1-0 against FC Copenhagen. The next match in Premier League will be against Manchester City.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 8th in the Premier League with 15 points.
In the last 9 games, it has won 5 times and lost 4 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 1-2 against Sheffield United.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 11 goals and conceding 13.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Sunday 29th of October in Manchester.
FC Copenhagen performance and stats
FC Copenhagen is currently 1st in the Superliga with 26 points.
In the last 12 games, it has won 8 times, drawn twice, and lost twice. In its last match, FC Copenhagen won 2-1 against Vejle.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 15.
FC Copenhagen will play the next match in Superliga against Hvidovre on Saturday 28th of October in København. The prediction is FC Copenhagen winning the match.