Aston Villa supervisor Unai Emery was understandably dejected on the prospect of dropping Jhon Duran to suspension following the ahead’s dismissal at Newcastle on December 26.
Colombia worldwide Duran had scored in his 4 earlier matches to determine himself as a starter earlier than struggling one in every of his worst moments of the season.
Referee Anthony Taylor ordered Duran off following an incident involving dwelling defender Fabian Schar after 32 minutes of the Premier League match, however Emery, Villa supporters and plenty of different followers and pundits had been baffled by the choice.
Right here’s what it’s essential learn about Duran’s suspension, together with which matches he’ll miss and why his punishment has been confirmed.
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Jhon Duran suspension
Villa will likely be with out Duran for a complete of three matches, beginning with the go to of Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday (7.45pm GMT).
He will even be absent for his or her dwelling match in opposition to Leicester Metropolis the next Saturday (3pm) and their FA Cup third-round tie in opposition to West Ham at Villa Park on January 10 (8pm).
Duran has featured in all 26 of Villa’s matches in all competitions this season, initially proving himself a extremely efficient substitute with objectives within the first 4 of their 5 Premier League video games from the bench.
Extra lately, Duran has taken his tally for the marketing campaign to 12 as a accomplice to and alternative for Ollie Watkins, permitting the England worldwide a relaxation.
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Duran pink card: Why did the Premier League reject enchantment?
As Emery’s remarks strongly advised, Villa launched an enchantment in opposition to Duran’s pink card within the hope of overturning the decision.
“His response after, with the participant [Schar] over him, was ‘sorry, sorry’,” stated the Spaniard. “He didn’t kick him on objective… it’s a really massive punishment for this motion.
“I can settle for possibly the opposite group asking for a pink card, okay. However VAR [should have intervened] and make sure it [was not intentional], as a result of the punishment now’s three matches.”
Sadly for Emery, the Premier League subsequently discovered that Duran had been responsible of violent conduct, imposing the ban.
Aston Villa fixtures
Emery might take some comfort from all of Villa’s video games in Duran’s absence being at dwelling and searching eminently winnable.
Brighton are on a six-game winless run and capitulated 6-1 at Villa final season, whereas Leicester have solely received as soon as away in 2024/25 and West Ham misplaced their final go to to Villa Park 4-1.