"Yassine's Unfortunate Moment"
The broadcast on Magenta Sport depicted a questionable and painful scene in the closing stages of the 3rd league match between Prussia Münster and Freiburg (86'). Yassine Bouchama (26), lying on the ground after a clash with Benjamin Böckle (21), inadvertently kicks Freiburg's Gabriel Pellegrino (19) in the ankle and thigh. Bouchama insists, "It wasn't intentional!"
Bouchama's Account
Upon reviewing the incident on the drive back, Bouchama admitted to feeling remorseful. "It didn't seem fair or nice, but I didn't intend to hurt him," he explained. The 26-year-old was looking forward to making amends with Pellegrino after the game.
The Yellow Card
Despite proving unlucky, referee Leonidas Exuzidis (28) only issued a yellow card to Bouchama, who was already serving his fifth caution of the season, consequently ruling him out for the upcoming match against Viktoria Köln (Sun./26.11./19:30).
Settling Past Differences
Nevertheless, the two players managed to reconcile shortly after the final whistle. Pellegrino graciously accepted Bouchama's apology, putting an end to any lingering resentment.
Questionable Incident
While Yassine Bouchama remains unsuspected of playing dirty, this unfortunate event raised eyebrows among avid soccer fans. It remains to be seen whether Bouchama will manage to bounce back from this setback and play a crucial role in Prussia Münster's upcoming quarter-final against Erkenschwick (Sat./18.11./1pm).
Schenk's National Team Call-Up
Prussia Münster's loan keeper Johannes Schenk (20) has been selected to join the Germany U20 National Team for a training course in Munich. Schenk will be absent for the upcoming league match against Viktoria Köln, but his performances for Prussia have earned him this recognition.
Bouchama's Prior Escapades
In the past, Bouchama has shown a tendency towards impulsive action. However, he has never been sent off in his professional career. On matchday 7 (23.9.), he came close to being dismissed after pushing referee Timon Schulz (27/Lehrte) in a heated moment. Despite his impulsive behavior, the referee only handed him a yellow card.
Deters' Injury and Podcast Appearance
Offensive speedster Thorben Deters (28) suffered from muscle problems during the 2:2 away draw in Freiburg and was unable to participate as a result. However, Deters made up for his absence by sharing insights from his own experiences in a recent episode of the "Preußen Privat" podcast.
- The controversial foul incident between Yassine Bouchama and Gabriel Pellegrino in the Prussia Münster-Freiburg 3rd league match resulted in a replay and zoom-in during live coverage.
- Bouchama claimed innocence in the incident, acknowledging it as unfortunate but not malicious.
- Due to the yellow card, Bouchama was banned from participating in the next Prussia Münster league game against Viktoria Köln.
- The incident between Bouchama and Pellegrino brought tension to the match, but the two players managed to reconcile after the game.
- Johannes Schenk, on loan from Bayern, was called up for the German U20 National Team football training course in Munich, missing the upcoming Prussia Münster league match.
- Bouchama's moments of impulsiveness have led to close calls in the past, but he has never received a red card.
- Thorben Deters, another Prussia player, filled in for Deters in the recent 2:2 draw in Freiburg, but then shared his personal experiences on the "Preußen Privat" podcast.