What was he thinking? Milan captain sees red after shocking incident against Bournemouth
AC Milan's Europa League evening turned into absolute chaos in England. Captain and goalkeeper Mike Maignan received a straight red card after a confrontation with Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, leaving the Italian giants in serious trouble.
Details: The incident occurred during the first half of Thursday's Europa League clash at the Vitality Stadium on October 22. As Bournemouth prepared to take a corner, Maignan pushed his gloved hands into Adams' face. Referee Vasilis Fotias immediately showed the French international a straight red card. The Athletic and Sport.ua confirmed the dismissal, while images of the confrontation quickly circulated on social media.
The decision proved especially damaging because Milan were already trailing. Justin Kluivert had given Bournemouth the lead from the penalty spot early in the match. After Maignan's dismissal, head coach Ruben Amorim was forced to reorganize his team and introduce reserve goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani, sacrificing attacking midfielder Omari Hutchinson.
Bournemouth then doubled their advantage through another penalty, converted by Marcus Tavernier. The hosts established a 2-0 lead while Milan were reduced to ten men. Amorim reacted angrily on the touchline, while the visitors faced an increasingly difficult task against an English side that had won its opening two Europa League fixtures.
It's worth noting that Milan entered the third round with three points after losing 2-0 to Benfica and defeating Salzburg 4-0. Bournemouth, meanwhile, had collected six points from two matches. Maignan's dismissal further complicated the Rossoneri's European campaign and could result in a suspension for their captain.
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