International exile continues for De Jong over Ben Arfa attack.
Posted on November 5th, 2010 | 30 Comments |
Van Marwijk’s refusal to select the player could possibly for his complete lack of contrition over his assault on Newcastle United’s Hatem Ben Arfa, which left the player with his leg broken in two places, and out of action for several months in what was only his fourth game for the Magpies.
Speaking of his meeting with De Jong after the incident, Van Marwijk said:
“We had a talk but it was not a good talk”
De Jong himself whined that he was being made a scapegoat for the Netherland’s rather robust style of play in the recent World Cup, and that he has been “unfairly treated”. It was during that competition where he launched a shocking attack on Spanish playmaker, Xabi Alonso, kicking him in the chest. De Jong has also been criticised for other violent incidents, including also breaking the leg of Bolton Wanderers and USA midfielder, Stewart Holden, during a Netherlands “friendly” against the USA.
Newcastle United did make an official complaint to the FA over the Ben Arfa attack, but the FA decided to take no further action over the player. Meanwhile, his club, Manchester City, have staunchly defended De Jong, with manager, Robrto Mancini, fearing that the outcry over De Jong’s attacks on oppostion players may be affecting his form.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have seen a remarkable dip in form since the thug’s latest fall from grace, losing their last three games despite record transfer spending in their quest to buy trophies.
Cue an invasion of City fans
Reel em in Worky lad