Everton boss Marco Silva was left seething at Jorginho’s challenge on Gylfi Sigurdsson and dismissed an off-the-ball incident between Bernard and Antonio Rudiger during Sunday’s goalless draw at Chelsea.
The height difference of one foot and Rudiger’s amateur dramatics might have helped Bernard escape with a booking for motioning his head towards the defender. Referee Kevin Friend doled out seven yellow cards in all.
Jorginho and Alonso could also be considered fortunate for avoiding greater punishment for challenges which caught the ankles of Sigurdsson and Theo Walcott respectively.
Silva expects Sigurdsson to miss Iceland’s matches with Belgium and Qatar this month.
Silva said: “Bernard? I didn’t see, but you think Bernard with his size can do something? I didn’t see, but I don’t believe.
“Did you see the tackle of Jorginho? I hope we don’t lose Sigurdsson for the next matches after that tackle from Jorginho.
“I think he’s not in a condition to play for the national team. Let’s see in the next days.”
This post was last modified on 11/11/2018