Sergino Dest has been savaged by Taylor Twellman for his “gross” behaviour when picking up a petulant red card for the USMNT.

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Defender dismissed in Nations League tieTwo bookings in the space of 20 secondsBehaviour criticised by players, coach & punditsWHAT HAPPENED?

The Barcelona-owned defender, who is enjoying a loan spell at Dutch giants PSV this season, suffered a moment of madness during the United States’ CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final second leg with Trinidad & Tobago. He was removed from that contest in the 39th minute, with the U.S. leading 1-0 at the time.

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Dest was dismissed after collecting two yellow cards in the space of 20 seconds – with the 23-year-old full-back launching the ball into the stands in disgust after seeing a decision go against him, before then blowing kisses in the direction of the referee.

WHAT THEY SAID

USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter branded Dest’s antics “inexcusable”, while international team-mate Tim Ream called them a “complete lack of respect”. Former USA star Twellman has added his voice to those critics, posting on social media: “Gross from Dest. Inexcusable. Blowing kisses to the ref???? Really?!”

WHAT NEXT?

Dest has since apologised for his “selfish and immature” behaviour, and he can count himself lucky that his red mist did not cost his country more dearly. The USMNT did go on to suffer a 2-1 defeat against Trinidad & Tobago, but they remain in contention to defend a prestigious continental crown courtesy of a 4-2 aggregate success.