Abdoulaye Doucoure has revealed the real reason why Curtis Jones attacked him after the final whistle of the Everton vs Liverpool match. In a post-match interview, Doucoure claimed that Jones was angry with him because of a comment he made during the game.
“I’m not sorry,” Doucoure said. “I said something to him during the game, and he didn’t like it. He thought I was disrespecting him, but I was just trying to get under his skin.”
Doucoure refused to disclose what exactly he said to Jones, but he insisted that it was not personal and was just a tactic to gain an advantage on the pitch.
“It’s just football,” Doucoure said. “Sometimes you say things to try and get an edge. It’s not personal, it’s just the heat of the moment.”
The incident between Doucoure and Jones occurred after the final whistle, when the two players were involved in a heated exchange. Jones appeared to throw a punch at Doucoure, who retaliated by pushing the Liverpool midfielder.
Despite the altercation, Doucoure was unapologetic about his actions. “I’m not going to back down,” he said. “I’m a competitor, and I want to win. If that means saying something to get under someone’s skin, then so be it.”
The incident has sparked a debate about the level of respect between players on the pitch. While some have criticized Doucoure for his comments, others have praised him for his competitiveness and willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
As for Jones, he has yet to comment on the incident. However, it’s clear that the rivalry between Everton and Liverpool is as intense as ever, and the two teams will likely be eager to face each other again in the near future.
