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Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Monaco in Ligue 1 was overshadowed by a surprising damage to their goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian shot-stopper was pressured off the pitch nonetheless early within the sport following a studs-up collision with Monaco’s Wilfried Singo that left Donnarumma with a deep reduce close to his proper eye. The incident has sparked widespread debate over the referee’s determination to not present a purple 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 aim. 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 needed. Donnarumma acquired medical consideration for 3 minutes on the pitch earlier than strolling off underneath 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 purple card in such a state of affairs is kind of robust.”
Regardless of the severity of the collision, referee Francois Letexier selected to not concern a purple 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 accordance with L’Equipe, the principle official judged that Singo’s actions didn’t “endanger the security of an opponent” or “exceed the required use of pressure.”
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 purple?”
What did PSG and Monaco’s coaches say?
PSG supervisor Luis Enrique kept away from instantly criticizing the referee. “These are all the time troublesome selections to guage, however there was no intention behind Donnarumma’s damage. Soccer is a contact sport, even when it was arduous to see,” he informed 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 damage, 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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