What Nelson Semedo said after Wolves’ defeat to Bournemouth will absolutely infuriate Gary O’Neil
On Saturday, Wolves lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League, and Nelson Semedo received his fifth yellow card of the year.
After more terrible defending from Gary O’Neil’s team, the Cherries defeated Wolves, scoring three of their goals from the penalty spot.
All three of his spot-kicks were scored by Justin Kluivert, and Milos Kerkez also scored.
Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice, but as has happened several times this season, his efforts were in vain as Wolves gave their opponents goals.
With Everton coming up next on Wednesday, Wanderers must make a swift comeback.
But one man who won’t be featuring is Nelson Semedo, who picked up a fifth yellow card against Bournemouth, and the reason he got it will leave O’Neil very annoyed.
Nelson Semedo explains confusion over yellow card vs Bournemouth
Ever since the match against Manchester City on October 20, Semedo has been balancing a tightrope.
Given that Semedo enjoys getting involved, there was always a good likelihood that he would receive a one-game suspension.
Referee Peter Bankes granted Semedo the first penalty for a foul by Toti Gomes on Evanilson, but Semedo actually received his yellow card on Saturday because he believed Semedo had sarcastically clapped him.
Semedo claims he assumed a goal kick had been awarded when he pointed to the spot, so he cheered the decision before being booked.
According to a Wolves official, he stated: “To be honest, it was not on my mind. I was furious with the referee because I felt it was a goal kick, so I was just applauding him for his decision when he abruptly gave me the yellow card without even allowing me to try to offer an explanation.
“I wanted to let him know that’s not me, even though I knew I already received a yellow card and that wouldn’t alter. He stated it was a penalty, but I thought it was a goal kick, so I’m not clapping. I know I have four yellow cards, and I’m not that kind of player, but
O’Neil must be so annoyed over Semedo suspension
O’Neil, who has been properly critical of officiating standards since he joined Wolves, will be furious about this misunderstanding, which is really aggravating.
It was just unnecessary for it to occur. If Semedo had simply committed a cynical foul on a Bournemouth player, the Wolves boss would have had an easier time accepting it.
He did, however, lose a player he truly values for the match against Everton under very ridiculous circumstances.
We are all aware of his thoughts on Semedo, a man worth £29 million.
Amid rumours that Semedo might leave Wolves, O’Neil stated in the summer that he was “desperate” to retain him there.
Semedo had his greatest season at Wolves to date last season, and the Portuguese has been a regular in the squad for years at Molineux.
It’s annoying that he won’t be playing for Everton, but maybe Pedro Lima or Matt Doherty will fill in for him.
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