NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO blasted a TV reporter after misunderstanding a question – then quickly apologised.
The Wolves boss was interviewed by BT Sport’s Des Kelly following his side’s FA Cup exit on Wednesday night.
Nuno Espirito Santo misunderstood the question from BT Sport’s Des Kelly before backtracking and apologisingCredit: BT Sport
But he had a bit of a pop at the interviewer, thinking Kelly had criticised the quality of the game.
Kelly asked: “Nuno, commiserations. There wasn’t a lot between the two sides tonight though was there?”
And Nuno hit back: “Yes it was. No, no, you never see a good game.
“It has to be the best game for you to enjoy. It was a good game of football.”
The reporter then clarified: “I think you misunderstood me!
“I said there wasn’t a big gap between the two side in terms of competition. It was very slender margins.”
And then Santo made amends and, laughing, added: “Ahhh. No! I’m sorry I didn’t understand – I’m sorry!”
Santo’s Wolves were knocked out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford thanks to Juan Mata’s second-half dinked finish.
They return to Premier League action when they face in-form Southampton at St Mary’s.
The Molineux club sit seventh in the league and still have their Europa League last-32 clash with Espanyol to look forward to in February.
But while Manchester United booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup, where they will travel to either Watford or Tranmere, it could have come at a cost.
Marcus Rashford came on in the second half for his 201st Red Devils appearance but lasted just 15 minutes before forced off again with a back injury.
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his gamble to use the England star “backfired”.
He confessed: “Of course I’m worried. I didn’t want to play Marcus.
“He got a knock to his knee and his back. He has been struggling for a while. That’s why we kept him away.
“But we needed the win. He was involved in the goal but it backfired.
“He got a knock and couldn’t run but we’ll do anything we can to get him fit for Sunday.
“Marcus is a quick healer and he’ll play through some pain if it’s not a bad injury but we’ll see.”
Juan Mata scored the only goal of the game, chipping the ball over John Ruddy after beating the offside trapCredit: PA:Press Association
Man Utd striker Marcus Rashford goes off injured against Wolves
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
