Tottenham set to complain to Pro Ref after Bogle escapes red card

Tottenham is reportedly planning to lodge a formal complaint with Pro Ref over the referee's decision not to send off Jayden Bogle for his tackle on Mathys Tel during their loss to Leeds. Bogle, who is 26, was not punished for catching Spurs forward Tel on the back of his ankle with his studs during the first half of Saturday's game.

The challenge was thoroughly reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), but referee John Brooks was not sent to the pitch-side monitor, resulting in Bogle escaping any punishment. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann stated that Bogle's action met the criteria for serious foul play, suggesting that the Leeds defender was "fortunate" to remain on the pitch.

Tottenham's Roberto de Zerbi, despite the referee's decision, acknowledged that the incident may have contributed to his team's poor performance in the second half. The Italian manager emphasized that his side deserved to lose and needed to learn from the game, while also expressing his confidence in the referee and VAR system.