Watch: John McGinn sent off for horrible tackle on Destiny Udogie

Originally posted on Caught Offside | By Mehdi Gokal | Last updated 3/10/24

Aston Villa captain John McGinn, receives a red card for a reckless tackle on Destiny Udogie, escalating the team’s troubles as they are reduced to 10 men.

The situation worsens for the home side as Udogie is taken out by a nasty challenge by McGinn, prompting the referee to show him a dtraifht red card.

The tackle appeared malicious which would explain the furious reaction from the players.

Watch the incident:

Straight RED card for John McGinn ? pic.twitter.com/tVk3Jw6YCb

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McGinn’s actions have dealt Aston Villa a severe blow, leaving them with an uphill battle ahead as they now face the daunting task of overcoming their numerical disadvantage.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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