Colombian forward Jhon Jader Durán was sent off on Thursday for a strong kick against a fellow player, prompting a response from Aston Villa’s coach.
Durán received a red card on December 26 during the clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle, part of the Boxing Day fixtures in the Premier League. The promising striker is likely to face several matches on the sidelines due to the league’s sanction.
Durán is seen as one of Colombia’s main hopes for future international success, yet his controversial behavior both on and off the pitch has raised eyebrows, and this incident may have repercussions for him.
Aston Villa’s visit to Newcastle, anticipated to be a thrilling match, turned into a disappointing affair for the visitors. Newcastle took an early lead with a brilliant strike from Gordon that left goalkeeper ‘Dibu’ Martínez with no chance. The situation worsened for Aston Villa as Durán was sent off midway through the first half for a heavy tackle on a Newcastle defender, resulting in a straight red card.
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As a result, Jhon Jader Durán not only let his team down, which suffered a 3-0 defeat at St. James’ Park, but he is also expected to miss the next three matches due to the Premier League’s strict stance on violent conduct.
“The team will be without Jhon Durán for at least three games after the striker was dismissed for kicking Newcastle defender Fabian Schar,” reported ‘Birmingham Live’, which predicted the sanctions facing the Colombian forward.
Coach Unai Emery addressed the red card situation after the match, supporting Durán by stating that it was an unintentional act caused by the nature of the challenge. “Three matches for this red card is hard to accept. You can see the video; the foot was misplaced. Three matches out now, maybe it’s because it’s Jhon Durán,” he expressed.
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