Elliott says 'wrong' that Leeds fails with red-card appeal

Posted September 15, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Leeds defender Pascal Struijk will have to serve a three-match ban following his red card for a challenge on Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott that left the teenager with a broken ankle.

Elliott thinks that's unfair.

Leeds said Wednesday the club has failed with its appeal against Struijk's sending-off, which happened in the second half of Liverpool's 3-0 win in the Premier League at Elland Road. Elliott required a lengthy period of treatment before being carried off on a stretcher, and underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Elliott reacted to the news about Leeds' failed appeal with a post on Instagram.

'œSorry about this Pascal,'ť Elliott wrote. 'œI think it's wrong! But it'll soon blow over brother and you'll be back in no time smashing it again. Keep positive.'ť

Elliott has previously wrote on Instagram that his operation in London was a success

'œThe road to recovery starts now,'ť he said. 'œAt the end of the storm there's a golden sky.'ť

The 18-year-old Elliott has broken into the Liverpool team this season, starting the last three games in the Premier League.

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Leeds United's Pascal Struijk leaves the pitch after seeing a red card for a foul on Liverpool's Harvey Elliott during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road, Leeds, England, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) The Associated Press

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