In the latest Aston Villa news, defender Matty Cash received a yellow card for a first-half tackle during their 2-1 victory in North London. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur expressed his belief that Cash should have received a red card for the challenge, as revealed by teammate Dejan Kulusevski.
Cash’s mistimed challenge on Bentancur resulted in a booking in the first half. While initially able to continue, Bentancur eventually had to leave the field and was replaced by Pierre-Emile Hojberg. This match marked the Uruguay international’s fourth appearance since returning from an ACL tear suffered last season.
Following the tackle, some Spurs players displayed their frustration towards Cash, with John McGinn intervening to calm the situation. Kulusevski, speaking after the match, shared Bentancur’s reaction to the challenge, indicating that the Villa player’s punishment should have been more severe. He mentioned Bentancur’s frustration and described him as an “unbelievable person” and player who had recently returned from a lengthy injury only to face another setback.
Expressing his personal disappointment with the result, Kulusevski emphasized his anger at losing the game 2-1, despite an impressive performance, with goals from Pau Torres and Ollie Watkins securing the win for Villa. Kulusevski praised the team’s performance in the first 30 minutes but expressed frustration at losing three consecutive games. He called for mental improvement, noting that the team needs to maintain their exceptional play for the entire 90 minutes to avoid losing such matches.
In conclusion, the article invites readers to share their opinions on the Cash challenge on Bentancur in the comments section.
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