Row at Newcastle - Benfica? Otamendi cleared, called a scapegoat | OneFootball

Nicolás Otamendi has been the center of attention since the end of the match between Newcastle and Benfica, for refusing to attend the flash interview. Before the Argentine revealed the reasons for his attitude, José Calado came to his defense, stating that the Eagles' captain is being used as a 'scapegoat'.

Live on yesterday's edition, October 21, of the Liga D'Ouro program, José Calado reacted promptly after an alleged source, linked to the Eagles, confirmed what had happened. Without wasting time, the commentator stated the following: "I think it's disgusting. I think it's disgusting that a source from Benfica confirmed this information".

Subsequently, the CMTV commentator defended the captain of the Clube da Luz, stating that there are no reasons to criticize the behavior of the Argentine international: "It's not Otamendi's attitude. Because a frustrated Otamendi didn't go to the flash interview and nothing can be pointed at this man".

In conclusion, José Calado believes that the Argentine is being blamed for something he is not entirely responsible for: "There it is, once again a scapegoat is being sought to explain a bad, horrible performance. And whoever gave this information, whoever confirmed this information, within Benfica, once again, things are directionless".

It should be noted that Benfica suffered their third defeat in the Champions League group stage, further complicating their ambition to reach the playoffs of the competition. In the aftermath, the Clube da Luz now turns its attention to the championship, where, on October 25, they will host Arouca at the Estádio da Luz.

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