Post-Match Drama: Bowen’s Gesture, Lemina’s Passion, and Antonio’s Inspiring Recovery
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Jarrod Bowen explained the situation after the post-match tensions between him and Mario Lemina. He approached Lemina to shake hands, an act he saw as a customary gesture between captains at the end of a game.
Jarrod Bowen said “I just went to shake his hand after the game. He didn’t want to shake my hand, two captains together just to say ‘well done’ after the game.”
Gary O’Neil spoke about the incident involving Mario Lemina, noting Lemina’s passionate nature and the need to calm him down after he was upset by something that was said.
Gary O’Neil said “Mario is calm now. He’s a passionate guy and something was said that upset him. The instinct of the staff was to make sure he didn’t get into trouble, but he took some calming down.”
julen Lopetegui discussed West Ham striker Michail Antonio’s situation, stating that Antonio had interacted with his teammates via a video call despite being in the hospital after a car crash. Lopetegui emphasized the emotional boost his team received from Antonio’s humor and presence, even from the hospital.
Julen Lopetegui said “He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He’s alive so we are happy.”
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