DBasia.news – Tottenham Hotspur player, Son Heung-min, was defended by Everton manager, Marco Silva, after causing Andre Gomes to be seriously injured. According to Silva, Heung-min did not intend to injure Gomes in the match.
Everton faced Tottenham in the 2019-2020 Premeir League match. The match took place at Goodison Park on Sunday (3/11).
The match ended with a draw for both teams. Tottenham took the lead first thanks to Dele Alli’s goal that Cenk Tosun replied.
However, the highlight of the match was not the final result. But it was Andre Gomes injury followed by Son Heung-min red card.
After the match, Marco Silva said he was satisfied with Everton’s game. At the same time, Silva felt that Son Heung-min accidentally violated Andre Gomes.
“This is a difficult moment for Everton, outside the match and the final result. Given the injuries suffered by Andre Gomes. We feel disappointed,” Marco Silva stated.
“Andre Gomes’s injury is serious, but I am sure he will come back stronger. That is because he is an extraordinary and professional figure.”
“Besides, I have to be honest. Of course the tackle was very hard, but I’m 100 percent sure Son Heung-min had no intention of injuring Andre Gomes,” he continued.
The injury has made
Andre Gomes must undergo surgery. It is not yet known how long the Portuguese
player must sidelined for his injury.