In an interview with X, former Sunderland defender Danny Collins shared his thoughts on the controversial incident involving Bertrand Traoré during the Black Cats’ recent 2–0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Collins, who made over 150 appearances for Sunderland, criticized the decision not to award a free kick to Traoré after he was brought down by Bruno Fernandes. He argued that Traoré had been harshly treated and deserved the call in his favor.
Following the game, United manager Ruben Amorim praised his team’s defensive discipline and composure in the win. Despite admitting that his side did not play well for the full 90 minutes, Amorim was pleased with their focus and maturity, especially in securing a clean sheet against Sunderland.
Amorim highlighted the importance of a clean sheet and praised goalkeeper Senne Lammens for his confident performance. He also emphasized the impact of Amad Diallo’s return to the starting XI, describing it as “massive for his team.”
Looking ahead, Amorim expressed his frustration with the inconsistency of his team’s performances at home and away. He stressed the importance of maintaining focus and fighting for every ball in order to achieve success, similar to what they displayed in the win over Sunderland.
