Tottenham appeal Heung-min Son red card decision after push on Jefferson Lerma

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Tony Mogan7 May 2019

Tottenham have appealed Heung-min Son’s red card shown in Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth.

Son was sent off in the first-half of his side’s defeat at the Vitality Stadium after he reacted angrily to a challenge from Jefferson Lerma.

The South Korea international faces a three-match ban, starting with the final game of the season on Sunday against Everton.

Spurs hope to have that rescinded however after lodging an appeal with the FA disciplinary board.

Spurs will argue Son’s push should have not been deemed violent conduct and believe the red card was an excessive punishment.

Son was shown a straight red on Saturday afternoon for a push on Lerma.
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Son pushed Lerma in the chest but referee Craig Pawson missed Lerma appearing to strike Son in the back and then standing on his foot. Spurs had until midday today to decide whether to contest the dismissal.

Spurs were reduced to nine men with Juan Foyth also shown a straight red card.

Despite the defeat, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are still expected to secure fourth place in the Premier League ahead of north London rivals Arsenal.

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