Overview
- Joelinton received a yellow card for a high, scissor-style challenge on Mohammed Kudus in the 86th minute of Newcastle’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham.
- Both Joelinton and Kudus were booked after the foul and the ensuing confrontation, which involved multiple players before being calmed by referee Chris Kavanagh.
- Former referee Mark Clattenburg called the challenge reckless but short of the force required for a red card, while ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett deemed it a clear red for endangering an opponent.
- Football Insider reported that because the referee cautioned the incident during play, further disciplinary action against Joelinton is not expected, leaving him available for the Fulham tie on 16/17 December.
- Separately, Tottenham protested a corner restart that preceded Fabian Schar’s goal, with Thomas Frank describing the referee’s handling as a mistake.