Dean defends Aina’s yellow card in Leeds defeat
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean defends the decision to show Ola Aina a yellow card, not red, during Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Leeds. com/dean-defends-ainas-yellow-card-in-leeds-defeat/
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has defended the decision to caution Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina with a yellow card during their recent 1-0 loss to Leeds United. Aina received the yellow in the 18th minute after a reckless challenge on James Justin, despite initially being reviewed by VAR. Dean stated that the low body position and lack of ball control by Aina made the contact less deserving of a red card.
The incident was one of the main talking points from Oliver Glasner's first competitive match as Forest's manager. Aina, who started in a new right wing-back role, contributed three chances and three successful dribbles before being substituted in the 74th minute. Despite his effort, Forest fell short after Anton Stach's late free-kick secured Leeds' victory.
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