Solskjær plays down Cavani red claims after United set up derby semi-final
Ole Gunnar Solskjær dismissed options that Edinson Cavani may have been despatched off after his United facet set up a Manchester derby within the semi-final of the Carabao Cup.
The Uruguay worldwide was concerned in an unpleasant incident with Yerry Mina within the second half when he appeared to seize the defender by the throat. The referee Andy Madley, nonetheless, didn’t take pleasure in VAR and so Cavani escaped additional scrutiny earlier than happening to attain the pivotal first purpose at Goodison Park.
Anthony Martial added a late second and United’s reward for the 2-0 win was a house semi-final in opposition to Manchester City. Of the Cavani incident, Solskjær stated: “It’s two South Americans who have had a few battles before, not long ago when they met in qualifications. This was a proper game of football, with fans, tackles, yellow cards, I enjoyed it.”
The Manchester derby is a repeat of final 12 months’s two-legged semi-final, by which City prevailed on mixture regardless of dropping the second match. This 12 months the tie will likely be a one-off affair at Old Trafford as United have been first out of the hat.
“We know that when we defend well we have players to win us the game, spirit in camp is good, winning gives energy and gives you a boost so we head into Boxing Day positive,” added Solskjær.
“A semi-final is sometimes worse than the final because it’s the worst possible time to lose a game and go out of the competition.”
Carlo Ancelotti was left to mirror on a irritating evening, marred by a incident the place Richarlison was pressured off with a head damage after being sandwiched between Eric Bailly and Bruno Fernandes. Richarlison appeared to undergo concussion and was led away by the medical workers.
“I think it was an unfortunate challenge, dangerous yes but I think all the players are at risk,” stated the Everton supervisor. “Our doctor had total control of the situation and decided to take him out and I was in total agreement with him. We are going to check on him in the next few days to see what is going on. Fortunately he was OK after the game.
“We are disappointed it was an important competition for us. We have no regrets because the team performed.”
Spurs will host Brentford within the different semi-final. The Bees have already crushed 4 Premier League sides in Southampton, West Brom, Fulham and Newcastle.
