As is the British tradition, the champion of England will be entitled to a guard of honor. Champions since last week after the defeat of Manchester City on the lawn of Chelsea, the Reds will be honored … by the Skyblues this Thursday. Chance does things well, doesn’t it?
Except that, for Danny Murphy, the former player of Liverpool and Tottenham, this custom should no longer exist. Besides, it doesn’t seem to suit him. Explanations. “The message you want to send to the world of football is that when someone wins, you have to show respect,” said the 43-year-old ex-footballer at the BBC microphone. “By making this hedge of honor at Liverpool, the players of City will be humble. I think it’s nonsense. “
To support his argument, he takes Kevin De Bruyne as an example. “He is without doubt the best midfielder in the world. He will have to applaud and make a hedge of honor to players who cannot even tie his laces. I understand why this tradition was created, because it sends the right message, but I really don’t see the point. ” That has the merit of being clear. And perhaps to relaunch the debate on the guard of honor …
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