German media deliver new Ethan Nwaneri verdict after Arsenal loanee’s red card U-turn

German media outlets offered critical reviews of Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri following Borussia Dortmund's 0-0 draw against Union Berlin. The 19-year-old was initially shown a red card just 17 seconds into the match after a challenge on Tom Rothe, but referee Daniel Schlager quickly corrected the mistake and brandished a yellow card instead after realizing he had pulled the wrong card.

Local publication Ruhr Nachrichten awarded Nwaneri a 5/10 match rating, noting that the midfielder missed Dortmund's best scoring chance and had yet to prove his worth before being substituted. Bild labeled his early tackle brutal, while Dortmund sporting director Nils-Ole Book criticized the squad for lacking courage during the scoreless contest.