“I’ve made bigger mistakes,” Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou breaks silence on Rodrigo Bentancur’s BAN for racist remark
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou commented on Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match ban for a racist jibe at Son-Heng min, terming it a bit harsh.
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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou stated that Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match ban is too harsh. (via Flashscore)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou commented for the first time on midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur’s punishment for a racist remark aimed at Son-Heung min. The Australian exclaimed that Bentancur must be given an opportunity to learn from his mistakes.
Rodrigo Bentancur was handed a seven-match suspension and a hefty fine of £100,000 by the FA. The 27-year-old midfielder had, in an interview on Uruguayan television, aimed a racist jibe at Tottenham skipper Son Heung-min. He had mocked Son over his Asian roots, while humorously exclaiming that all South Koreans look the same. Despite Bentancur having apologized to Son, an independent commission held him guilty. Along with the ban, he has also been directed to undertake an FA education course.
Tottenham have however, appealed against the ban, terming it as ‘severe’. The club also referred to FA’s rules, which mandates only a six-match ban for racism. Speaking to reporters about the incident, manager Ange Postecoglou agreed that Bentancur did make a mistake, and was ready to face the consequences. However, he labeled the seven-match ban, a bit harsh. Highlighting FA’s judgement, he stated that even those with all facts often judge harshly. This, he stated reflected society’s tendency to rush to conclusion.
I’m not interested in [how it] looks. I’ve said all along, he’s made a mistake… The first one was a little bit harsh so we’ve appealed that, which I think is our right… I’ve made bigger mistakes than that.
Ange Postecoglou on Rodrigo Bentancur (via Sky Sports)
"He's made a mistake, I've made bigger mistakes than that but I was allowed to learn from them" ?️
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 22, 2024
Ange Postecoglou outlines his thoughts after Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for seven games for a racist remark made about team-mate Heung-Min Son in a TV interview ⚪ pic.twitter.com/3IqnIQarlz
Rodrigo Bentancur will miss out on the club’s next few matches. It will include a few crucial encounters, against Manchester City, AS Roma and Chelsea. Meanwhile, the team will also be without their two first-choice center-backs, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, during their trip to Man City.
Ange Postecoglou claims Tottenham can end Manchester City’s EPL dominance, ahead of clash
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou took the opportunity to challenge Manchester City ahead of a Premier League match between the two sides, this weekend. Man City are currently on a four-match losing streak in all competitions. Spurs, on the other hand, have lost their last two matches.
Manchester City under Pep Guardiola have dominated the EPL over the last few seasons, winning four titles in a row. Ange Postecoglou, however, claimed that his side, who are currently on the 10th position in the EPL table, can end City’s dominance. Moreover, he added excitement in knocking off Pep Guardiola, who has often been labelled as an all-time great among managers, off the top.
I look at it the other way – ‘imagine you knock him off?’ That would be something, eh? And I’m at the stage of my life where I’d rather have a chance of knocking him off than missing that opportunity.
Ange Postecoglou on defeating Man City (H/T ESPN)
City’s record against Tottenham has been the poorest among teams in the English top flight. Since 2016, City have lost the most number of matches (six) against the Spurs. They have also conceded the highest number of goals against the North London side (22).
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