Overview
- Leeds defender Jayden Bogle made a studs-up challenge that struck Mathys Tel’s Achilles/ankle during the match, and Tel was forced off injured and later pictured on crutches and in a protective boot after the game on Saturday.
- Referee John Brooks awarded a foul but gave no card, and VAR Tony Harrington conducted a roughly four-minute review in the hub before confirming the on-field decision and not asking Brooks to view the pitchside monitor.
- Tottenham have formally written to Pro Ref to seek an explanation for why the challenge was not upgraded to a red card and expect the Key Match Incidents Panel to review the decision in the coming days.
- Former referees and pundits widely said the tackle met the criteria for serious foul play and have urged changes to how VAR uses pitchside reviews and applies guidance on contact to the Achilles/above-ankle area.
- Leeds and Tottenham have condemned racist social-media abuse aimed at Bogle and will work with the Premier League and authorities to identify offenders, while Roberto De Zerbi’s touchline booking from the match has been confirmed to carry a one-game ban.