Brentford's Thiago red card appeal rejected
Brentford's appeal against Igor Thiago's red card from Sunday's Premier League defeat at Brighton has been thrown out.
BBC Sport reported that Brentford planned to challenge the decision after Thiago was sent off during the 2-0 loss at the Amex (BBC Sport). The club wasted little time in lodging the appeal, hoping to have the striker's suspension overturned.
However, BrentfordFC.com has since confirmed that the appeal was unsuccessful, meaning Thiago's dismissal stands (BrentfordFC.com). The Evening Standard also reports that the Bees have now learned the verdict on the striker's red card following the official appeal, confirming the sending-off will not be rescinded (Evening Standard).
All three outlets agree on the key facts: Thiago was dismissed during Brentford's trip to Brighton, and the club's attempt to get the decision overturned has failed. There's no disagreement between the reports, simply an update from the initial appeal being lodged to the final outcome being confirmed.
For Brentford, the unsuccessful appeal means Thiago will now have to serve whatever suspension comes with the red card, a blow for the striker and head coach alike as they look to plan without him for the coming fixtures.
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