Lille considering legal action after Santos injury

French club Lille are contemplating legal action following an uncontrolled and dangerous tackle that left defender Tiago Santos with a knee injury. The incident occurred during a match against Le Havre, where Santos ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and suffered a meniscal tear in his right knee. Despite being carried off on a stretcher, the challenge was not penalized with a yellow or red card.

Lille has requested the league to refer the incident to its disciplinary panel, arguing that the tackle should have warranted a red card due to its behind-the-back nature, uncontrolled execution, and dangerous intent. The club believes the handling of the incident by the refereeing team and video assistant raises serious questions.

Santos is expected to be sidelined for several months. Le Havre and the tackled player's representative have defended the decision to not sanction the tackle, echoing the match referee and video assistant's judgment. Lille and Le Havre have expressed mutual respect towards each other, but the incident has sparked a potential legal battle.