Aston Villa are disappointed after the FA rejected their appeal against Jhon Duran's red card, which means he will serve a three-match ban. Duran's dismissal occurred during a Boxing Day match against Newcastle, where he was deemed to have intentionally stamped on defender Fabian Schar. However, replays suggested he lost his footing, and Villa's manager, Unai Emery, criticized the decision and the lack of VAR intervention, arguing it significantly affected the game.
Emery expressed frustration towards the referee's decision, asserting that it 'killed' the game, as Newcastle went on to win 3-0. He emphasized that the referee was the only one in the stadium lacking the ability to reconsider the decision, highlighting the need for greater intelligence and calmness in crucial moments. Emery advocated for the use of VAR to rectify such situations, stating, 'He has to be intelligent to take time and get the right decision.'
Unai Emery suggested that Jhon Duran's reputation as a hothead contributed to the referee's decision to issue a red card. 'Yes, it's clearly [because of] his reputation,' he noted. Duran, who quickly apologized to Schar, was viewed as not intending to commit a foul. Despite the red card incident, Duran has had a successful season, scoring 12 goals in all competitions, which highlights the impact of his absence due to suspension.
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