O’Hara had to provide clarification regarding controversial post about Matty Cash’s tackle on Bentancur Jamie
O’Hara faced backlash following a controversial social media post regarding Matty Cash’s attack on Bentancur, prompting him to offer a clarification amid heated debate and criticism .
Spurs lost 2-1 at home to Villa on Sunday, which was their third consecutive league defeat. Tottenham were unlucky in front of goal, missing a few easy chances and Emiliano Martinez saved a few.
They took the lead through Giovani Lo Celso, but Villa equalized late in the first half before scoring the winner later in the second half to win the match.
The home side lost Bentancur in the 23rd minute after a rash attack from the Villa defender. And Ange wasn’t happy with the tackle and criticized it in his post-match interview.
Former Spurs midfielder and TalkSport pundit Jamie O’Hara also expressed his anger at the tackle in a rather controversial post on his social media. He posted on X:“After 2.5 months because of Bentancur’s injury, he was completely exhausted.
Although he may have wanted to transfer the anger and emotion of that match to the second leg, his choice of words was poor and many condemned him for inciting violence against another professional player.
Gabriel Agbonlahor also defended Matty Cash, saying bad tackling and injuries were part of the game.
He said (via Birmingham Mail):“Bad tackles happen in football. ”“I’m sure Matty Cash has already contacted Bentancur! We wish him a quick recovery ! O’Hara was later forced to issue a clarification after receiving widespread backlash from fans.
“I think you’re reading this wrong, and don’t tell me to hurt him as I would like to see a pro get injured. I’m saying, make sure we’re busy and get one back, i.e. win. Also, I never want a fellow pro to get injured.”Think you’re reading it wrong and don’t tell him to hurt him like I would want a professional to hurt himself.
I say let’s make sure we’re busy and get one back, that is, win the game and be there, I would never want to see a fellow professional get hurt— Jamie Ohara November 28, 2023 Tottenham’s next match will be against reigning champions Manchester City, and given their current injury problems, this could easily lead to another defeat for Spurs.
The winter transfer window couldn’t come any sooner for Ange, who hopes Levy and co will support him with the necessary signings in early January to prevent their season from being completely derailed after such a strong start.
