Ndidi Should Have Been Shown A Red Card Against Chelsea –Cole

Former England international Joe Cole believes Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi should have been shown a red card for his reckless tackle against Cole Palmer in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in Saturday’s Premier League.

The Nigerian international went in with an awful scissors-like tackle on Cole Palmer that was deemed to only be worthy of a yellow card by on-field referee Andy Madley despite a VAR review of the incident.

However, Cole who was a guest on TNT Sports, insisted that Ndidi should have been sent off for a ‘terrible tackle’ on Cole Palmer.

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“That tackle, he [Ndidi] could hurt him [Palmer] there. If VAR is ever going to step in for reckless endangerment of a player, it’s a terrible tackle.

“This is a game Leicester were miles off it and at the height of their frustration. He’s lost his rag.

“He should be sent off. He nearly scored the equaliser. If he plays a part in getting Leicester back in the game, I’d imagine Enzo Maresca will be furious.”