Radu Dragusin involved in 'scandalous' international scenes, what Tottenham loanee did was 'unforgiveable'
Tottenham loanee Radu Dragusin's actions in Romania's 6-0 loss to Poland only serve to vindicate Roberto De Zerbi's decision.
The defender was sent to Fiorentina on loan, with the Italian club having an obligation to buy if certain conditions are reached.
His latest showing in the UEFA Nations League B group clash prove why De Zerbi was so keen to move him on.
Dragusin was sent off after just 22 minutes for a foul on Robert Lewandowski and gave away a penalty.
He left his national team in the lurch and they were heavily beaten with 10 men on the pitch.
It proves why the Lilywhites were right to get rid when they did.
What did the Romanian media say about Radu Dragusin's red card?
The Romanian media are not holding back in their criticism of the Spurs loanee.
GSP correspondent Adrian Porumboiu slammed the 24-year-old, saying: “Unfortunately, the mistake is unforgivable.
"Dragusin pushes the opponent, being in the last defender position.
"There are no comments on the decision, it is correct."
Meanwhile, Romanian outlet AS also criticised him heavily, saying: "In the 22nd minute, Romania was left with ten men, after a scandalous decision by the central defender!"
Spurs have had a dismal start to the season, with no wins from their first five Premier League games, but it is clear that Dragusin would improve nothing.
What do the stats say about Dragusin's showing?
Dragusin's showing before he was dismissed did not provide any hope that he could be an asset for Spurs in the future, if the buy option was not taken up.
He had taken just five touches, and made just two defensive contributions in the contest, per FotMob data.
They were both clearances, with one in the air, and he also lost the only ground duel that he contested in the match.
The most damning stats are the penalty conceded and the red card, though, and they just prove that he is unreliable and can't be trusted at the highest level.
De Zerbi's call to send him out of his squad looks like it will only continued to be justified, as he let his country down.
It is unlikely that the N17 outfit will have any regrets in the future about letting him go, even if he thrives in Serie A.
Spurs fans and the manager will likely forget all about Dragusin's time at the club shortly, and move on from what can only be described as a dismal signing.