“Normally, it's red card”, confirmed scandal during PSG-Liverpool

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

"Normally, it's red card", confirmed scandal during PSG-Liverpool

That it is cruel for PSG. Despite its XXL performance against Liverpool, Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes in the round of 16 go to the Champions League, the capital's club lost (0-1). The Reds found the fault at the very end of the match (87e) through Harvey Elliott on their sole shot on the meeting.

A big blow behind the heads of Parisians, who could have evolved in numerical superiority a good part of the match. Indeed, when we played the 25e Minute of play, Bradley Barcola, launched in depth, was pushed in the back by Ibrahima Konaté just at the entrance of the surface -Voire in the surface. A fault that was not whistled by the Italian referee Davide Massa.

“There was a lack of Ibrahima Konaté on Bradley Barcola”

However, according to Saïd Ennjimi, former international referee and consultant for the team, Ibrahima Konaté did have failed and should have been excluded. “” There was a lack of Ibrahima Konaté on Bradley Barcolahe assured. You can use the shoulder to the duel but when the opponent is in front and you jostle him there is a fault. The question is whether a similar situation would have been whistled in the midfield. The answer is yes. »»

And to add: ” So behind, normally it's red card and penalty if it's in the surface or free kick if it's just outside. There was the Var but the referee, Mr. Massa, did not go to the idle. If he had gone there, I think he would have changed his decision. Over the first period, PSG was not advantaged by arbitration. There is a warning for Liverpool which should have been given after a fault on Achraf Hakimi. »»

For his part, Ibrahima Konaté assured that the referee made the right decision by not whistling for lack. “” There is a Var, there is everything you need. For me, no there is no faultsaid the French defender at the microphone of Canal+. Why should there be a fault? If there is a small stroller, I should have taken red then. I tell you no. Afterwards, it is true that I am very strong but I really do not put any power on it. I just put my arm and that's it. If I had put much more power, there we can discuss. There, it was really soft from me. »»

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Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.