Everton Boss David Moyes Stands By Idrissa Gueye Amidst Furore Over Player Brawl, Suggests 'Toughness and Resilience' Are Essential for Success
Manager David Moyes has come under scrutiny after defending Idrissa Gueye's sending-off against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Everton midfielder was dismissed in the 13th minute of Monday's 1-0 win over the Red Devils, sparking widespread criticism on social media.
Gueye's red card came after a heated exchange with teammate Michael Keane, which culminated in the defender being slapped on the cheek. While some felt the sending-off was justified under the rules of the game, others argued that Gueye should have been given more time to calm down before being ejected from the match.
Moyes, however, insisted that he likes his players "fighting each other" and believes a certain level of toughness and resilience is necessary for success in football. He acknowledged that Gueye's actions were "unprofessional," but praised his teammates for their response to the incident.
"I'm disappointed we got the sending off, but we've all been footballers, we get angry with our teammates," Moyes said. "He's apologised for the sending off, he's praised the players and thanked them for it, and apologised."
The comments have sparked debate among pundits, with some arguing that Gueye's behavior was unacceptable. However, others have come to Moyes' defense, suggesting that a certain level of physicality is essential in football.
"Fighting is not a bad thing," said United head coach Ruben Amorim. "Fighting doesn't mean that they don't like each other. Fighting is that you lose the ball – I will fight you because we will suffer a goal."
Everton's victory over Manchester United marked their first win at Old Trafford in the Premier League since 2013, and it was a significant boost for the Toffees as they strive to avoid relegation.
Despite the controversy surrounding Gueye's sending-off, Everton remain on course for European competition, albeit on the back foot in the league standings. The team currently sits two points behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace.
Manager David Moyes has come under scrutiny after defending Idrissa Gueye's sending-off against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Everton midfielder was dismissed in the 13th minute of Monday's 1-0 win over the Red Devils, sparking widespread criticism on social media.
Gueye's red card came after a heated exchange with teammate Michael Keane, which culminated in the defender being slapped on the cheek. While some felt the sending-off was justified under the rules of the game, others argued that Gueye should have been given more time to calm down before being ejected from the match.
Moyes, however, insisted that he likes his players "fighting each other" and believes a certain level of toughness and resilience is necessary for success in football. He acknowledged that Gueye's actions were "unprofessional," but praised his teammates for their response to the incident.
"I'm disappointed we got the sending off, but we've all been footballers, we get angry with our teammates," Moyes said. "He's apologised for the sending off, he's praised the players and thanked them for it, and apologised."
The comments have sparked debate among pundits, with some arguing that Gueye's behavior was unacceptable. However, others have come to Moyes' defense, suggesting that a certain level of physicality is essential in football.
"Fighting is not a bad thing," said United head coach Ruben Amorim. "Fighting doesn't mean that they don't like each other. Fighting is that you lose the ball – I will fight you because we will suffer a goal."
Everton's victory over Manchester United marked their first win at Old Trafford in the Premier League since 2013, and it was a significant boost for the Toffees as they strive to avoid relegation.
Despite the controversy surrounding Gueye's sending-off, Everton remain on course for European competition, albeit on the back foot in the league standings. The team currently sits two points behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace.
It's all about how you respond to the situation, right? Gueye apologized and all that jazz... it's not like he intentionally tried to cause a scene. 
Moyes is just trying to prepare his team for the rough stuff. And let's be real, Everton needed that win against Man United. They're still on track for Europe despite being behind in the league 
it's like, can't we just agree on one thing? 
he's all like "toughness and resilience" are necessary but then he has to apologize for Gueye's behavior... 
what even is that? 
but Moyes' response just seems kinda weird... 
, but at what cost? I mean, Gueye's behavior was definitely unprofessional and it's not just about "fighting each other" - it's about respecting your teammates and the referee 
. It's one thing to be passionate on the pitch, but another to lash out and get sent off 
. Everton need to work on their team dynamics if they want to avoid relegation 
️. Gueye needs to take responsibility for his actions and calm down before reacting 
. Can't we just have a game without all the drama and controversy? 
. theres a fine line between passion & anger, and sometimes ur gotta calm down before things escalate 
. Moyes needs to focus on developing his team's strategy & tactics rather than just celebrating their 'toughness' 
. Everton's got some talented players, but u need to play smart & work together as a unit, not just rely on physicality 
i mean, they're already making millions, you think they gotta keep it together all the time? 
david moyes is right tho, some of that fighting stuff can be intense and u need to have that fire in u to win games 
I mean, come on, sending off your star midfielder in the 13th minute of a game? That's just asking for trouble. But then again, maybe Gueye was just getting a little too worked up and needed to be taken out of the game... but what if he wasn't really that angry?! 
! Maybe we're just missing something here...
... I think Moyes has a point tho 
. But on the other hand, Gueye shoulda taken a deep breath before getting sent off 
. Moyes is saying that toughness and resilience are key to success, but sometimes it's about controlling your emotions too 
. Maybe we can find a balance between being physical and keeping cool under pressure? 
... the whole thing got out of hand fast, but you gotta give credit to everton for pulling off that win against man utd 
... maybe gueye should've taken a deep breath instead of slapping keane 