Clermont Foot head coach, Pascal Gastien, believes that Black Stars defender Alidu Seidu was sent off against RC Lens because the match officials don’t want to see the team in the Ligue 1.
The Ghanaian received a red card just before halftime following a scuffle with Lens striker Elye Wahi.
Alidu, initially fouled by the French international, retaliated, leading to both players being sent off, with Alidu receiving a straight red.
Clermont Foot coach Pascal Gastien was also sent to the stands for his reaction to the incident.
Asked about his expulsion in the post-match press conference, the Clermont coach explained his outburst that led to his red card:
“It’s following Alidu’s expulsion because I wasn’t happy. Initially, he took the blow, and in the end, he was penalized.
“I simply told the touchline referee that I felt like they didn’t want to see Clermont in Ligue 1. I sensed an injustice regarding Ali’s red card, even though he reacted. I found it unfair. My remark wasn’t of absolute intelligence either.”
