Chelsea's Moises Caicedo avoids red card for controversial tackle against Spurs

standard.co.uk December 8, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Chelsea's Moises Caicedo avoided a red card for a studs-up tackle on Tottenham's Pape Sarr during their recent match. The referee and VAR reviewed the incident but decided there was no serious foul play. Former player Jamie Carragher expressed disbelief at the decision, calling it "the most obvious red card you'll see." He noted that Caicedo's challenge was dangerous and expected a different outcome. The Premier League confirmed that VAR checked the tackle but upheld the referee's decision. This incident has sparked discussions about officiating standards in the league.


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