Manchester City's focus will turn to Premier League action and a return to the Etihad on Saturday as they host Liverpool in their first game after the international break.
12.03.2023 - 22:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Southampton manager Ruben Selles said it was a waste of time talking about the officials when asked about Casemiro's red card for Manchester United on Sunday.
The VAR-assisted dismissal was a big turning point in the clash at Old Trafford as United had to settle for a share of the spoils. Initially, Casemiro was shown a yellow card by Anthony Taylor for a challenge on Carlos Alcaraz.
However, Taylor was called to the monitor and upon reflection decided to upgrade the booking to a straight red. After the match, Erik ten Hag was critical of the officials for their decision-making.
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He said: "What I think is the inconsistency, players don't know anymore what is the policy. We see it with Premier League yesterday: Leicester-Chelsea, the VAR is not coming on the line.
"Today, it's coming on the line. And then it's two penalty situations, but they don't come on the line.
"Especially the first one, it was clear and obvious handball, so what is the policy?" The Dutchman then added: "Casemiro is across European games, over 500 games he never had a red card. Now he has two.
"Think about that. He plays tough but he plays fair.
"And also in this, he's playing fair, same as against Crystal Palace, so it's very debatable. Everyone who knows something about football, you know, and of course, when you freeze it, it looks bad.
"But everyone who knows something about football, who was acting on top football, they know what is bad, what isn't bad and what is fair. And I tell you: Casemiro is a really fair player. Tough, but fair."
Speaking to Hampshire Live at full-time, Selles was a lot more diplomatic with his response when asked about the officials. He said: "I got a look
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