Unai Emery says Aston Villa will enchantment the pink card proven to Jhon Duran throughout their Boxing Day defeat to Newcastle United.
Villa have been properly crushed at St James’ Park, the place the hosts eased to a 3-0 victory to maneuver as much as fifth place within the Premier League desk.
The guests performed over an hour with 10 males after Duran was dismissed, having appeared to goal a kick at Newcastle defender Fabian Schar because the pair fell to the bottom.
The 21-year-old turned the youngest participant to be despatched off in a Premier League recreation on Boxing Day since a 17-year-old Wayne Rooney was given his marching orders throughout Everton’s recreation in opposition to Birmingham Metropolis in 2002.
Nevertheless, Emery felt the choice was harsh.
When requested if Villa would enchantment in opposition to the pink card, the top coach stated: “In fact. Three matches due to this pink card is tough to simply accept. You may watch the video, the footage was not clear.
“[He is now out for] three matches, possibly it’s as a result of it’s Jhon Duran? We are attempting to show him and information him in the precise approach, and he’s placing within the effort.
“The referees need to be honest as properly, taking time with the choice.”
In the meantime, Ezri Konsa acknowledged Duran’s dismissal “killed the sport” for the guests.
“We conceded early and that’s demoralising, after which the pink card occurs, and that’s powerful,” the Villa defender stated.
“At occasions, we defended properly as a group, however when you find yourself defending for many of the recreation, probabilities will come. We’ve to study from this.
“From the place I used to be, it appeared like Jhon Duran couldn’t transfer, however we will’t change it now. It killed the sport, particularly as he’s been in good kind. We’ve to maneuver on.”
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— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 26, 2024
