Burnley boss Vincent Kompany delivers verdict on Lyle Foster’s red card vs Nottingham Forest
The striker is to serve a three-game suspension after being sent off for violent conduct during Monday night’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
Referee Robert Jones initially missed the incident but, following a VAR check, the 23-year-old was shown a straight red for an elbow into the midriff of Ryan Yates.
Foster will now miss the upcoming league games against Manchester United and Newcastle United, as well as the Carabao Cup third round tie against Salford City which is sandwiched in between.
The South African, Burnley’s top scorer so far this season in the Premier League, will return to action for the trip to Luton Town on Tuesday, October 3.
“We saw on Monday with Mike Tresor coming in, there’s more to come.
There are players who haven’t played yet who have the potential to help us. In these moments hopefully they can step up.
“We will miss Lyle but it’s an opportunity for somebody else.”
It comes after the striker opened up over the summer on his recent mental health struggles following his move to Europe.
“It’s a shame,” Kompany said of Foster’s red card.
“I’m a little bit more cautious because he has been very open about mental health in the past, so I will step away from it and make sure he’s ready for the next game.
“He’s done brilliantly for the team, he knows himself. For me it’s about getting him back to the level he was at before the red card.”
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After three straight defeats, Vincent Kompany’s side got off the mark on Monday night with an encouraging 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, where Burnley were unlucky not to win.
During that game Lyle Foster was sent off during stoppage time and now serves the first game of his three-match suspension.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets might line up…
GK – James Trafford
Trafford was unlucky not to keep a clean sheet at the City Ground on Monday night.
RB – Connor Roberts
The full-back will need to be on the top of his game dealing with the likes of Marcus Rashford, especially with his pace in behind.
CB – Jordan Beyer
Beyer defended well against Forest but also helped build up attacks with his trademark runs out from the back. Photo: Shaun Botterill
CB – Ameen Al-Dakhil
The Belgian was much improved against Forest after a difficult outing against Spurs the last time out at Turf Moor.
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