Man Utd flop Wout Weghorst lucky to escape red card after lashing out at Nottingham Forest rival in last seconds of game

Published

17th April 2023

MANCHESTER UNITED flop Wout Weghorst was fortunate to escape a red card after lashing out at Nottingham Forest star Moussa Niakhaté.

The striker was brought on as a second-half substitute with United chasing a second goal.

Weghorst was like kwasia don’t you know if I don’t score they won’t sign me pic.twitter.com/D8qz1NJ9qE

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(@UTDOdenke) April 16, 2023

Moussa Niakhate and Wout Weghorst tussled for a loose ball

Weghorst was unhappy at being manhandled and lashed out to get free

Some fans felt he threw a punch at the Nottingham Forest star and deserved a red card

Niakhate demonstrated with Weghorst after the incident

They found it through Diogo Dalot but with the match petering out there was almost one final twist.

Weghorst, 30, battled with Niakhate as he attempted to reach a through ball.

The Forest defender appeared to pull him back, leading a frustrated Weghorst to lash out.

The forward seemed to strike Niakhate with his right hand, causing the Frenchman to fall to the floor clutching his face.

Referee Simon Hooper waved play on and VAR decided not to intervene, but Gary Neville thought Weghorst was “asking for trouble”.

Some fans felt Weghorst’s actions deserved a red card, claiming he punched Niakhate.

One supporter said: “That should be a red card, Weghorst tried to punch Niakhaté.”

Another added: “Should be shown red to Weghorst. He’s mad.”

A third wrote: “Weghorst getting away with a punch off the ball
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And another commented: “Weghorst lucky to not get red card.”