Jadon Sancho will receive a ticking-off after starring in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-0 win at Wolfsburg.
The England winger set up Achraf Hakimi for Dortmund’s second goal but then jumped into the goalscorer’s arms to celebrate.
And that’s likely to result in a reprimand from football chiefs in Germany determined to stamp out exuberant goal celebrations.
The German FA warned clubs before last week’s Bundesliga resumption that hugging after goals would not be tolerated.
They were horrified when Hertha Berlin ignored that advice by celebrating every goal in last week’s 3-0 win at Hoffenheim.
Sancho has now provided 16 assists this season — only Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Muller has managed more.
The 20-year-old Londoner, who has scored 14 goals this season, is also the first player to be directly involved in 30 goals in Germany’s top flight.
Only Lionel Messi and Lazio’s Ciro Immobile have also been directly involved in 30 goals in Europe’s big leagues this season.
Handsome Mike
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But this doesn't make sense..They should be confirmed negative before going into the pitch. They tackle, hold,wrestle with other players and even walk/run around in close proximity for 90+ minutes. If they can do all that playing, they should be able to celebrate. If it's not safe to hug, then they shouldn't be playing at all.
Kutbdkotyz
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Clear them before they enter the pitch and try not to make them uncomfortable in the pitch because already they are playing without fans ..If they cannot celebrate together then football is not safe to resume .