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Date of publication: Sunday, 25 October 2020 4:59
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has criticized the decision to give Lucas Digne a red card in their 2-0 loss to Southampton.
The Saints ended Everton’s undefeated start to the season on Sunday. Ralph Hasenhuttl started the game strong and was two goals ahead before the break.
They scored twice in just eight minutes into the first half to take control of the game. James Ward-Prowse opened the scoring before Che Adams increased his lead shortly after.
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Stuart Armstrong had a goal disallowed for Southampton, leaving it 2-0 before the break.
Everton were unable to return to play in the second half. Digne was shown a direct red card in the 72nd minute to cap off a torrid afternoon for Ancelotti’s team.
The Frenchman was chasing after Kyle Walker-Peters, but stood on the back of the defender’s ankle. Digne appealed the decision on the way to the tunnel, but VAR officials stuck to Keith Friend’s decision.
Despite this defeat, Everton still lead the Premier League on goal difference. They are tied on 13 points with Liverpool. This victory for Southampton places them in fifth place on the table.
Ancelotti reacted angrily to his team’s performance and the red card when speaking after the match with Sky sports.
“We didn’t play well, Southampton were better than us and they deserved to win. Sometimes you are not at your best, it came after a very good race for us, now we have to look forward with the same spirit and belief.
“We tried to get back into the game, we had good control after half time.
“The red card was a joke, it was not intentional, it sure wasn’t violent. Maybe it was yellow. Maybe all this talk all week against Pickford, against Richarlison, affected the decision and if so, it is not fair, it is not fair. We will appeal, for sure.
“I told the players that winter is coming and that we will have to react.”
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