In a surprising turn of events during last Sunday’s match between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers, forward Milutin Osmajic has been accused of an unusual act of aggression—biting an opponent.
The game, which ended in a goalless draw, has now drawn attention for all the wrong reasons.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the Montenegro international allegedly bit Blackburn defender Owen Beck in a heated moment late in the game, specifically around the 87th minute.
This incident followed a series of aggressive plays, including Beck being sent off for a separate foul against Duane Holmes earlier in the match.
An official from the Football Association confirmed the charge against Osmajic, stating, “Milutin Osmajic has been charged following Preston North End’s EFL Championship game against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, 22 September.
It’s alleged that the forward committed an act of violent conduct by biting an opponent.”
The Fallout
Osmajic has until Monday, September 30, to respond to the allegations.
If the charges are upheld, he could face a significant suspension from play.
Meanwhile, Owen Beck, who is on loan from Liverpool, is also facing consequences; his violent conduct will see him serve a three-game ban.
Beck’s dismissal was prompted by an incident involving a foul on Osmajic by Blackburn’s Yuki Ohashi, leading to a series of confrontations on the field.
After the incident, Beck showed visible signs of distress, prompting Blackburn’s manager John Eustace to comment on the situation, stating that Beck had a noticeable bite mark on his neck.
A Social Media Revelation
Post-match, Beck took to social media to share a photo of his bite mark, captioning it with some colorful language that hinted at his frustration.
This incident adds a layer of drama to what was already a contentious match, which also saw Preston’s Sam Greenwood receive a red card for a dangerous lunge at Rovers’ Lewis Baker.
Historical Context
This isn’t the first time biting has made headlines in football.
The infamous case of Luis Suarez, who faced a 10-match suspension in 2013 for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic while playing for Liverpool, looms large in the minds of fans and players alike.
Suarez has a history of biting incidents, including a notorious occurrence during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Looking Ahead
As the dust settles on this dramatic incident, all eyes will be on Osmajic as he prepares to respond to the charges.
With the possibility of a lengthy suspension hanging in the air, both teams will have to navigate the aftermath of this unexpected event.
The match against Blackburn might have ended in a draw, but the repercussions are just beginning to unfold.
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