De Zerbi Embraces Bentancur’s Red Card as a ‘Spark’ for Spirited Tottenham Draw Against Manchester United
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi surprisingly praised Rodrigo Bentancur following his red card in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, believing the dismissal ignited the team’s character. Despite being reduced to ten men, Spurs secured a late equalizer, which De Zerbi saw as a crucial ‘spark’ for his struggling side. He expressed that the incident, though a mistake, brought out the ‘blood’ and ‘courage’ Tottenham had been lacking.