Hamburg's Fabio Vieira Sees Red Late Against Union Berlin as Injury Fears Ease

The DFB will assess the incident to determine whether his automatic one-match ban is extended.

Overview

Referee Deniz Aytekin showed Vieira a straight red in the 98th minute after a high challenge on Leopold Querfeld as he jumped to control an aerial ball.
Vieira received several minutes of treatment for a knee issue and limped off without a stretcher, with Hamburg officials indicating the injury does not appear serious.
A straight red in the Bundesliga triggers a minimum one-game suspension, with the DFB reviewing the case on a game-by-game basis for any additional ban.
Hamburg coach Merlin Polzin defended the midfielder’s intent, saying replays showed Vieira pulled back and did not make head contact, and he said he does not expect a long suspension.
On loan from Arsenal with an option to buy, Vieira had made an encouraging start for the promoted side, who drew 0-0 with Union Berlin and next face Mainz while awaiting the disciplinary ruling.