Unai Emery came out in defense of Jhon Durán for the expulsion against Newcastle

Aston Villa had a day to forget on Boxing Day, losing against Newcastle and suffering the expulsion of the Colombian Jhon Jáder Durán for a strong tackle on a rival.

The 21-year-old forward received the red card in the 32nd minute of the first half. when in a dispute for the ball, he hit Fabian Schär’s body with one of his boots.

The expulsion affected the performance of the Villano team, which ended up losing 0-3 against Newcastle, as a visitor, at St. James’ Park stadium.

After the commitment, Aston Villa coach Unai Emery spoke in the mixed zone, strongly criticizing the referee’s performance for the expulsion of Jhon Jáder Durán.

“The referee should have taken longer before making the decision to send off Jhon Jáder Durán against Newcastle,” said the coach about the red card the Colombian received.

Besides, He was surprised by what happened because they have been doing therapy with the striker. to improve his attitude on the field of play.

“It’s hard to accept. Maybe it’s because it’s about him (Jhon Jáder Durán), because we are working a lot with him to always try to teach him the right path and he is doing it,” explained the strategist.

Emery also disagreed with the sanction imposed on the footballer Colombian.

“Three games just because of that red card is difficult to accept. You can see the video, the foot was not right. Three games away now, maybe it’s because it’s Jhon Durán; We are going to appeal that decision,” said the Spaniard.

Finally, Unai Emery stated that Durán expressed that what happened “It’s a matter of reputation. It’s clear. He said very quickly, as soon as it happened: ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry.’ “I didn’t have the slightest intention of kicking him.”