Jhon Duran suspension confirmed as Aston Villa lose appeal over red card
The 21-year-old was dismissed against Newcastle on Boxing Day
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Your support makes all the difference.Aston Villa have failed in their attempt to have Jhon Duran’s red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal.
The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 Boxing Day defeat at St James’ Park by referee Anthony Taylor after appearing to stamp on defender Fabian Schar, prompting a furious reaction from head coach Unai Emery, who later indicated that the club would appeal.
However, their bid has proved unsuccessful and Duran will now serve a three-match ban for violent conduct.
A statement on Villa’s official X account read: “Aston Villa can confirm that our decision to appeal Jhon Duran’s red card in our match with Newcastle United has been rejected. The player will now miss our next three matches.”
Emery insisted after the game that it was not a red card offence, adding: “I think he didn’t kick him on purpose. Of course we are going to appeal and hopefully it’s not three matches because it’s a very big punishment for this action.”
The frontman will sit out Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Leicester around the turn of the year as well as the FA Cup third round clash with West Ham on January 10.
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