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    Carlo Ancelotti “disappointed” with EFL Cup defeat

    The Manchester United striker clashed with Yerry Mina however stayed on the field to break the deadlock in the Carabao Cup quarter-final

    Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti unwillingly accepted no action being taken against Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani for a clash with Yerry Mina after he went on to score in their Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat

    The Uruguay international made the essential development in the 88th minute and to make it even worse for Everton, he was most likely fortunate to still be on the pitch after appearing to get the Colombia defender around the neck.

    Nevertheless, with VAR not executed up until the semi-final phases referee Andrew Madley, who it appears missed out on the occurrence as it occurred while his back was turned, did not take any action.

    Substitute Anthony Martial then scored with the last kick of the game as Everton chased after the damage however an equaliser had actually been done.

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    — Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) December 23, 2020

    “We didn’t talk about this at the end of the game,” stated the Toffees boss.

    “The rules were that VAR was not in this game, if the referee decided that Cavani didn’t do anything wrong we have to accept it. Full stop.”

    Ancelotti was more dissatisfied that, after his side recuperated from an unstable start, they might not persevere to charges.

    “We are disappointed because it was an important competition for us,” he added.

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    — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 23, 2020

    ” We have no remorses since the team carried out. We had a hard start however after 20 minutes, defensively we remained in control.

    “In the second half we didn’t give an opportunity against a team which is really strong. We performed defensively, we were good until the end, we were close to the penalties but anyway no regrets, absolutely.”

    He also applauded his medical personnel after they avoided Richarlison returning to the pitch after appearing to sustain a heavy head injury.

    “He is fine now. He has no problem, we are going to check on him in the next few days to see what is going on,” he stated.

    Richarlison gets treatment for a head injury (Nick Potts/PA)

    ” Luckily he was OKAY after thegame I think it was a regrettable difficulty, unsafe yes however I think all the players are at danger.

    “Our doctor had total control of the situation and decided to take him out and I was in total agreement with him.”

    United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side book their 4th semi-final in the in 2015 however understands they need to go one much better than they did on those events last season.

    “We had three semi-finals last year and it is a step not far enough,” stated the Red Devils boss, whose side face a repeat last-four tie against Manchester City having also lost to Chelsea in last season’s FA Cup and Sevilla in the Europa League.

    ” This year as in 2015 we play them in the semis so let’s see how we fare.

    ” It was an outstanding efficiency from the start. I believed we must have been a couple of goals up a minimum of.

    ” The first 25-30 minutes we put them under pressure and produced loads of opportunities however you constantly understand it will be hard against Everton and they pegged us back in the last 15 minutes of the first half.

    “We defended well and in the second half it was tight but we had a little bit of an upper hand.”

    Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani (left) and Alex Telles commemorate at the final whistle after the Carabao Cup, Quarter Final match at Goodison Park, Liverpool.

    Solskjaer applauded Cavani for his quality and thinks he has a fundamental part to play this season.

    “I’m really pleased with his influence in the dressing room, the habits he brings to training, his attitude to the game, you can see how well he looks after himself,” he added.

    ” He has scored some very crucial goals for us and provides us experience.

    “He was out for seven months and we have been patient with him but I think he has made a big impact.”

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