Former Dundee star Juan Sara has launched a firm defence of Alexandro Bernabei after the Celtic star's controversial tackle against Hearts - insisting he is perfect for the Scottish game.
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was reeling after the full-time whistle at Celtic Park that the full back was not shown a red card for a tackle on Nathaniel Atkinson, claiming post-match visitors to the Scottish Premiership champions had to be "decapitated" to be sent off. VAR official Nick Walsh checked the tackle and did not send referee Alan Muir to the monitor to review the footage.
The man in the middle had opted to keep his cards in his pocket, meaning Bernabei's challenge went unpunished. Compatriot Sara insists the 22-year-old is not a "dirty player" and has the "competitive" edge to be successful in Scotland, having seen Bernabei up close in Argentina while in charge at Buenos Aires side Ferro Carril Oeste.
