Aalborg BK midfielder Kasper Risgard has defended Manchester
United striker Wayne Rooney, saying that he should not be banned
for his alleged stamping on the Dane during their
Champions League game on Wednesday.
United were only able to manage a 2-2 draw against the well
organised Danish champions.
25-year-old Risgard was allegedly stamped on by Rooney during their
Group E game at Old Trafford, and there has been much outcry in the
press claiming that the fiery English striker should be banned for
what seemed a deliberate act.
However, the Danish midfielder has said that Rooney does not
deserve punishment for the incident.
Risgard is reported as saying, "I heard UEFA is looking at this but
I don’t think Rooney should be suspended. I haven’t seen the
situation on TV yet as we had our Christmas party the day after the
match but I can understand it looks bad on TV. It’s what happens in
intensive matches.
"Wayne came up to me immediately and apologised. I appreciated
that. I have nothing against him."
The Red Devils ended up top of their Champions League group
after Celtic beat Spanish side Villarreal 2-0 at Celtic Park, and
now United could face the likes of Jose Mourinho's Internazionale
when the first knockout round is drawn on Friday.