Geokeris being chased by referees? “He annoys people, but in his place I wouldn’t change the way we play” – Sporting

Fernando Mendes analyzes the situation of the striker who received a yellow card with only two fouls in Braga, as well as noting that “it is easier to issue a yellow card to a Sporting player”.

With that in mind, one of the punishments that sparked talk, either on the part of Leonine’s fans or handed to the braggarts, was even the one applied to Victor Giokeres. The 25-year-old Sweden international had several duels again, mainly in the first half against Nyakati and in the second half against Jose Fonte, to the point where he saw a yellow card in a joint attempt with Nyakati. However, during the first half, a new foul pointed out by referee Gioqueres on Victor Gomez led to protests from the bench by Minho’s warriors, who demanded another yellow card and the consequent dismissal of Sporting’s reinforcements. That is, Geokeres ended up receiving a yellow card after committing two fouls throughout the match, and was exposed to five fouls throughout the match.

A scenario worthy of review by the referees, from Fernando Mendez’s point of view, and in line with the general opinion of Al-Kun Al-Assad. The former full-back, who knows the tricks played by both defenders and forwards, points out that Giokeres should not change his game because of the physical element he uses in the game. “Giokeres has adapted to Portuguese football. He has to adapt to the referees in Portuguese football. At the slightest thing, a foul is called and cards are awarded. The referees do not have the sensitivity to know when a player turns his arm and throws the ball.” Other players use tricks. When you catch a player like that, who’s physically strong, it’s not easy to stop him, and you get some belts. Moreover, it is one thing that he is wrong and another that he is not wrong. It’s marked, I think Robin [Amorim] You must have already spoken to him, even to consider this situation. “But you can’t change the way you play,” he noted. Furthermore, Fernando Mendes gives the specific example of the Gioqueres match in Braga, recalling José Fonte’s words at the end of the match, without forgetting the precedents against Famalicao and Casa. Pia, the duels in which the performances were checked between the Swedish striker, Ottavio (from Fama) and Vasco Fernandez (from Algansos).

“In the match against Famalicao it was the same. And now against Casa Pilla, in that mistake against Vasco Fernandez. Instead of Gioqueres, I didn’t change my way of playing. It annoys people. Hey [José] The source said this after the Braga match. If Geokeres is not like this anymore, there is no point in staying at Sporting. This is all a matter of being extra careful. He is not aggressive. Players cannot play with arms trapped or fixed. Opponents take advantage. It seems that there are already players ready for this. When they catch a player like that, it makes sense that they use him every morning”, he emphasized, before addressing Sporting’s specific situation with regard to fouls.

This is because, as register Analytics this Tuesday, show that the Alphalady logo is The team with the worst ratio between fouls and yellow cards in one match So far in the tournament. In fact, against Braga, the team led by Ruben Amorim saw a yellow card for every two fouls, something no team had ever achieved before in this edition of the competition. Along with Porto, Arauca and Estrella da Amadora, Sporting has been the club with the most yellow cards to date (13 in total) and is also ranked as the sixth team with the fewest offenses in the competition (54). .

The scenario that is explained from the point of view of Fernando Mendes is as follows. “It’s easier to dismiss Sporting,” he defends. “I have no doubt about it. Whether it was on purpose or not, I don’t know. Referees are smart too. They don’t do it on purpose. When a player is booked, the referee knows he’s going to do it.” “There has to be more knowledge of the game and more sensitivity, not just with Geokeres. Basically, they show yellow when they should or even when they shouldn’t. It’s been a great start to the season”. “Where the cards are left in his pocket,” he points out.

By Felipe Balrera