THE SPORT SCAN – This Wednesday during the Premier League multiplex, Southampton defender Jack Stephens received a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair.
This is an unusual situation. During the match on the 14th day of the Premier League between Southampton and Chelsea, Saints captain Jack Stephen was sent off in the 40th minute of play for, get this, pulling the long hair of the Spanish Blues full-back Marc Cucurella . After consulting VAR, English referee Tony Harrigton showed the red card in front of astonished supporters.
An incomprehensible gesture on the part of the number 5 of the Saints which inevitably worsened the situation of his teammates against the Londoners. Then trailing 3-1 at the time of his expulsion, Southampton sank at home, losing with a score of 5 goals to 1. In addition to having left his teammates at 10, Jack Stephens did not appear under his best day last night, especially for a captain who is supposed to lead by example.
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