Bengaluru FC head coach Carles Cuadrat rubbished suggestions that Sunil Chhetri's yellow card after the game ended against Chennaiyin FC was an intentional ploy by the player.
The Blues were held to a goalless draw by Chennaiyin in Chennai on Sunday. Chhetri was entered into a heated argument with the officials after the full-time whistle for which he was booked. The player will now miss Bengaluru's next game against Kerala Blasters.
There has been situations in games where players, who are on the verge of a suspension, intentionally pick up a booking to clear their yellow card count.