Souness The Liverpool legend insisted the Austria international deservedly been sent off late in the 41st minute of the first half for deliberately bracing Fass’s knee.
Continuing the tackle, Sabitzer didn’t even receive a yellow card unless referee Stuart Atwell only awarded a free kick to the away team, while Fass was not seriously injured. and continue playing
At the same time, Paul Tierney, the VAR referee, did not object to Mr. Bao either after considering the slow motion and making Zooey state that the home team star was incredibly lucky.
“I think it was a red card for various reasons. He could break the other person’s leg. He clearly aimed at the other party. If it’s not dangerous I don’t know what to say,” Souness said.
Another former Sky Sports pundit, Gary Neville, said Sabitzer had held back and if he was convicted it would only be a yellow card.
Still, supporters were in consensus on social media that the 28-year-old deserved to be kicked.
“What’s the use of VAR when it’s not a red card? It was a bad decision and VAR.
“Old Trafford, save Sabitzer for not getting a red card.”
“Why Sabitzer didn’t get a red card, I don’t understand.”
“If Granit Xhaka does the same thing as Sabitzer, he’s already been sacked.”
