"Let the teams play" – Calafiori unimpressed by decision to red card Trossard
Today at 03:05 PM
Riccardo Calafiori marked his first Premier League start for Arsenal with a fantastic strike at the Etihad but the Italian was left disappointed that his side surrendered their 2-1 lead so late on and distinctly unimpressed by the performance of referee Michael Oliver who sent off Leandro Trossard for two bookable offences before half time.
Here’s what the Italian had to say to Sky Sports…
On whether he’s disappointed, frustrated or happy with an eventful first Arsenal start…
for sure, you describe it well. They start so good and of course, at the beginning it was tough for us but we reacted really good and when the ref sends off a player like this, it’s never easy. you have to do 45 and more minutes close to your 16 (yard line), it’s so tough. We were so close to win the game but in the end we didn’t.
On his emotions in the first 20 minutes before scoring…
This is a high-level game, this is the Premier League, especially against Manchester City but, as you said, we have done well after and we deserved more, I think.
On his goal…
I don’t have nothing to say, it was a really good striker and I was so happy to help the team but in the end we haven’t won the game so I’m a bit sad and disappointed as well.
On how tough the second half was…
When you are one man less with these kind of teams, it’s always hard but I think we’ve done really good. Mentally more than physically, it was really tought for me. And for everyone, but we’ve done it well, I think.
On his view of the red card…
I’ve not seen a replay but, I mean, I don’t want to say too much but referees for me, it’s their job to keep the game good to watch. This kind of action they don’t have to put themselves too much [in the centre of things]. I think Leo didn’t even hear the whistle, come on, you have to do your job, not more.
On it getting spicy in the second half…
This is even good but, as I said before, you [the referee] don’t have to do too much. Let the guys play, the the teams play because they is pure spectacular.
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