Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel expressed his anger over the refusal of a ‘justifiable penalty’ during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal. The Gunners, too, felt aggrieved as Bukayo Saka’s late appeal was dismissed in a match filled with intense drama.
Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, expressed his frustration after a penalty claim was rejected during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
The Gunners were similarly disappointed when Bukayo Saka’s appeal for a penalty was dismissed late in the game, which was filled with intense moments.
Tuchel expressed his frustration to TNT Sports, stating that the referee lacked the courage to award a penalty in a peculiar and chaotic moment. He mentioned that the referee acknowledged witnessing the incident but deemed it insufficient to penalize a young player’s error during a quarter-final match.
Tuchel found it frustrating that the referee recognized the mistake made by the player yet chose not to take action. During his press conference, he further criticized the referee for making a significant error, emphasizing the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident.