This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
Published on November 5, 2019, Tottenham Hotspur have appealed the red card shown to striker Son Heung-min for the tackle that led to Everton midfielder Andre Gomes suffering a horrific ankle injury in their Premier League match on Sunday.
According to reports, Gomes suffered a fracture dislocation to his right ankle in the second half of the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park after landing off balance at speed following the tackle from Son and then colliding with Spurs full-back Serge Aurier.
Portugal international Gomes underwent surgery on Monday and was expected to make a full recovery, as stated by Everton.
Referee Martin Atkinson showed Son a red card for his tackle on Gomes, citing that he had been dismissed for 'endangering the safety of a player.'
Spurs have appealed to the Football Association, asking for the red card to be rescinded, as reported by the BBC and the Guardian.
South Korea international Son, who was in tears in the dressing room after the match, will be banned for Tottenham's next three Premier League matches against Sheffield United, West Ham, and Bournemouth if the appeal is unsuccessful.
