He who apologizes accuses himself, says the adage. Last Sunday, Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior created controversy after his team's defeat against Olympique Lyonnais (2-1) during the 9th day of Ligue 1. Not for his new mixed performance against one of the championship's big names, but rather concerning his statements towards the refereeing.
All following Mr. Wattelier's decision to send a red card to Strasbourg midfielder Ismael Doukoure, author of a tackle from behind on Malick Fofana. Subsequently leading to the withdrawal of the Belgian winger “for several months”, due to a “severe sprain of right ankle”as announced by OL in a press release published this Monday.
“For me it was an unlucky action. I don't want to see injured players on the pitch but the referee judged based on the injury and not on the action. It wasn't a dangerous tackle.” said the English tactician, before retracing his steps this Tuesday.
Rosenior: “I was wrong”
“We all make mistakes, I reacted quickly, I was wrong on the red card”confided Liam Rosenior in a press conference before the match between RCSA and Auxerre (Wednesday, 9:05 p.m.). “ I apologize. I hope Malick Fofana recovers quickly. »
On the Lyon side, coach Paulo Fonseca preferred not to respond to the Alsatian tactician's first comments. “ This isn't the first time Malick has found himself in this kind of situation. I don't think there were any bad intentions on the part of the Strasbourg players. These are normal situations and Malick, like other players of his profile, is more exposed to them. The referees are aware of this. »
