Pogatetz sorry over tackle
MIDDLESBROUGH: Mid dles brough and Austria defender Emanuel Pogatetz says he will apologise for the horror tackle that left Manchester United youngster Rodrigo Possebon in hospital.
Possebon needed oxygen and extensive treatment before being stretchered off in the second half of United’s 3-1 League Cup win over Boro on Tuesday following a studs-up challenge that earned Pogatetz a straight red card.
The Boro captain compounded his action by initially protesting his innocence, infuriating United boss Alex Ferguson in the process.
On Wednesday however he was contrite.
“Firstly, I have to say that I went for the tackle because I thought I could win the ball €” I now accept, however that I misjudged the challenge,” said Pogatetz.
“Immediately after the incident I did not think it was a red card offence because I did win the ball.
“But now that I have had the chance to see the tackle on television, I know the ref was right to send me off.
“I am going to speak to Rodrigo by telephone and I will apologise for hurting him. I hope that he will make a quick recovery and that he will not be out for long.”
United confirmed on Wednes day that Possebon had not broken his right leg, as first feared, but it remains to be seen how long the Brazilian will take to recover from a tackle that left him with a deep gash just below his right knee. |
發表於 2008-9-26 07:50 PM
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