Everton: Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp hit out at James Tarkowski after Aston Villa game.
Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp have slammed James Tarkowski after he described him as a potential leg-breaker during Aston Villa’s 0-0 draw with Everton at Goodison Park.
The incident in question occurred when Tarkovski challenged Moussa Diaby and took control of the ball when a penalty was awarded but produced a great force on the challenge.
The former Manchester United midfielder, known for his tricky moves and no-nonsense style, also described Tarkovsky as being out of control when he clashed with Diaby.Speaking live on Sky Sports
Keane explained: “He’s got the ball but he’s chasing the ball and he’s clearly out of control.
“Yes, it could have been a penalty, it could have been a bit harsher.
I love it when a defender is blocked, don’t get me wrong, but it’s top notch. But the ball was in his hands and they were looking at him.
“Redknapp continued: “It’s an exaggeration. It’s not a big fight. It’s a kick that could break someone’s leg.”
“It wasn’t pretty.”No action was takenTo Everton’s delight and relief, no action was taken against Tarkowski, despite pleas from players Diaby and Villa and protests from Sky Sports’ Keane and Redknapp after the game.
Tarkowski received the ball and many described the challenge as brilliant, but given the type of challenge the ball was almost 50/50 with the striker, there was no doubt that the effort used in the test was wasted.
.However, Redknapp’s warning that his full body weight collided with Diaby’s lower leg after the tackle and that his leg would have been broken if his foot had been on the ground may be true. .
Tarkovsky may have escaped, but if he had, serious questions would have been raised.
Football is a contact sport after all, so people seem to forget that very quickly.
