Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier League)
Alan Shearer believes Aston Villa striker Jon Duran deserved a red card in Saturday’s heavy defeat by Newcastle United.
the villa Saturday already trailed 1-0 to Anthony Gordon’s second minute goal but managed to stabilize and create a few half chances.
However, their hopes of getting a result at St James’ Park were effectively dashed just after the half-hour mark when Duran was shown a straight red card.
Colombian striker Fabian was in a race for the ball with Scar, both players fell to the floor. On the way down, Duran’s right foot landed on Scar’s back and at first glance it looked like he had stamped on the Swiss defender.
But replays appear to have rolled Duran’s left ankle, requiring him to compensate and find somewhere to land his right foot.
Despite this, VAR failed to overturn the decision, with Duran giving his marching orders.
Aston Villa lost the match 3–0, with second half goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton completing a comprehensive victory. Newcastle.
Alan Shearer: Jon Duran red card ‘harsh’
Magpies legend Shearer reviewed the incident for BBC Radio 5 Live on Saturday.
The former England international felt referee Anthony Taylor’s decision was ‘harsh’ and sympathized with the situation Duran found himself in.
“I thought it was a little harsh,” Shearer (via Chronicle Live)
“How can you be sure that he has nowhere else to put his foot when you are traveling at such speed? Once the referee gave the red, there was no way to overturn it.”
Aston Villa intend to appeal against Duran’s three-game ban but as it stands, he will miss Premier League games against Brighton and Leicester, as well as the FA Cup third-round clash with West Ham – all at home – before returning. A trip to Everton in mid-January.
