Azeem Siddiqui

Sat 8 October 2022 14:10, UK

Sky Sports pundit David Prutton believes Leeds United will pay for Luis Sinisterra’s “ridiculous” decision that earned him a red card against Aston Villa on 02 October.

The 23-year-old was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 48^th minute when he blocked Villa’s attempt to take a free kick following his foul on Jacob Ramsey.

In a column for the Yorkshire Evening Post on Saturday, 08 October, Prutton was critical of Sinisterra’s actions that have ruled him out of the Whites’ visit to Crystal Palace this weekend.

“I have been there many a time with regards to what Luis Sinisterra did so I am not going to judge him for that,” he said.

“Sinsterra will now be suspended for Sunday’s clash at Crystal Palace which is ridiculous and there is no real mitigation for it as he put himself in that position.

“Sometimes you get caught up in the moment and the heat of the battle but hopefully it’s something that he learns from because it’s just not helpful.”

Big miss

Leeds came into the summer transfer window knowing they will lose a few key players after managing to avoid relegation last season.

The departure of Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha to Manchester City and Barcelona were serious blows to the side but Jesse Marsch and Victor Orta’s impressive strategy in the transfer market helped the side in a smooth transition.

One of the high-profile names to arrive at Elland Road in the summer was Sinisterra who moved from Dutch club Feyenoord in a deal worth £21 million [Daily Mail].

However, the Colombia international has not been able to showcase his talent at his new club consistently, earlier because of an injury but now because of a suspension.

The fans will be hoping that the recent event where he needlessly received a red card will be just a blip and it is not something that will keep on happening in future games as well.

In other Leeds United news, this player could be first in the Elland Road boardroom as new contract talks may take centre stage