Pundits slam Britos for horror tackle on Knockaert

Watford defender Miguel Britos has been slammed by a host of football pundits, including Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker, for his horror tackle on Anthony Knockaert today.
Anthony Knockaert gets a shot away under pressure from Miguel Britos. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)Anthony Knockaert gets a shot away under pressure from Miguel Britos. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)
Anthony Knockaert gets a shot away under pressure from Miguel Britos. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)

The left-back caught Knockaert just below his knee with a wild lunge after just 25 minutes of the 0-0 draw at Vicarage Road.

Lineker tweeted: "A red card for Watford's Britos for the most horrendous tackle", while BBC pundit Garth Crooks said it was the worst tackle he had seen in 40 years.

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Former England striker Alan Shearer, on Match Of The Day, said: "It was absolutely crazy, this tackle is that bad you'll probably see it on Crimewatch. "It's dirty and it's so lucky it hasn't caused more damage. It's a disgusting challenge."

BT football host Jake Humphrey tweeted: "These days you often look at tackles, shake your head and mutter 'never a red...' you don't do that with the Britos challenge today.."

Speaking on BBC, Crooks said: "I've got no doubts in my mind. I haven't seen a tackle like that for 40 years.

"I have never seen anything quite like that. It's horrendous."

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Kevin Kilbane added: "It's a shocker, an absolute shocker of a tackle. That is as bad a tackle as you are going to see. That is a leg breaker. The referee was right on the money and it's a great decision."

After receiving treatment for a couple of minutes, Knockaert was able to continue and after the match said it was the worst tackle he had ever been on the receiving end of.