Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Monaco in Ligue 1 was overshadowed by a surprising harm to their goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian shot-stopper was compelled off the pitch nonetheless early within the sport following a studs-up collision with Monaco’s Wilfried Singo that left Donnarumma with a deep minimize close to his proper eye. The incident has sparked widespread debate over the referee’s determination to not present a pink card to Singo, elevating questions on consistency in officiating.
The unlucky contact occurred within the seventeenth minute when the 25-year-old shot-stopper rushed off his line to problem Singo, who was advancing towards the purpose. As the 2 converged, the Monaco participant tried to leap over the PSG keeper however as an alternative struck him within the face together with his cleats. The affect left Donnarumma bleeding from a wound close to his eye.
Achraf Hakimi instantly signaled to the Parisians’ bench {that a} substitution was essential. Donnarumma obtained medical consideration for 3 minutes on the pitch earlier than strolling off beneath his personal energy. Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov changed him, making a fast debut on the Louis II Stadium. “The picture is horrifying,” PSG captain Marquinhos stated after the match. “That there wasn’t a pink card in such a state of affairs is kind of sturdy.”
Regardless of the severity of the collision, referee Francois Letexier selected to not problem a pink card to Singo, who was already on a yellow. Letexier categorised the incident as “reckless” however not “thoughtless,” citing the IFAB’s Legal guidelines of the Recreation. In response to L’Equipe, the primary official judged that Singo’s actions didn’t “endanger the protection of an opponent” or “exceed the mandatory use of power.”
This determination has drawn criticism from gamers and followers alike. Ligue 1 goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier expressed his frustration on social media, sharing a picture of the incident with the caption, “No pink?”
What did PSG and Monaco’s coaches say?
PSG supervisor Luis Enrique shunned instantly criticizing the referee. “These are all the time troublesome choices to evaluate, however there was no intention behind Donnarumma’s harm. Soccer is a contact sport, even when it was laborious to see,” he instructed beIN Sports activities.
In the meantime, Monaco’s coach, Adi Hutter, apologized for the incident however defended his participant. “I apologize to Donnarumma, however such issues occur in soccer. It was not intentional on Wilfried’s half; he was making an attempt to leap over him,” he stated.
Regardless of the harm, the Italian goalkeeper was seen within the stadium’s corridors at halftime, visibly upset and demanding a proof from the referee. Letexier declined to remark when approached by the match broadcaster.
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