'Reckless' - Ex-FIFA ref instantly reacts to Tottenham incident v Galatasaray, UEFA meets emerge

Keith Hackett insists Tottenham can have zero complaints after Will Lankshear was sent off against Galatasaray on Thursday.

Lankshear scored his first senior goal for the club in Istanbul on 7 November but went on to get two yellow cards in the 3-2 defeat.

Hackett admitted the young striker needed to take greater care being on a booking already, with referees in UEFA competitions frequently attending meetings surrounding similar incidents.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Hackett, an ex-FIFA referee and PGMOL chief, was left with questions for Ange Postecoglou.

“When a player has received a yellow card, there is a need in any game for that player to then exercise self-control and take extra care on any further challenges,” he said.

“Referees in UEFA competitions attend meetings and view many film clips and take part in discussions led by Director of Referees Roberto Rossetti.

Will Lankshear controversy at Tottenham

“That reckless challenge on its own merits a yellow card, so Spurs can not be surprised that this player was red-carded.

“I always ask myself if a coach having seen one of his players receive a yellow does not consider substituting that offending player in order to avoid a dismissal.”

It was joy to despair in Istanbul for Lankshear, who will be left distraught that his first senior goal will be marred by the red card next to his name.

Postecoglou backed the young striker again in his starting XI, resting Dominic Solanke, who also came on to score, backing up his two goals against Aston Villa.

All eyes will now be on the Premier League clash against Ipswich on 10 November ahead of the final international break of the year.

In other Tottenham news, Son Heung-min’s camp has been shocked by the club’s stance over his contract.

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