Marseille boss Igor Tudor claimed Eric Bailly's seven-match ban was "excessive" despite his challenge leaving his opponent in hospital.
The defender, currently on loan in the south of France from Manchester United, was sent-off at the weekend during a Coupe de France contest against fourth division side Hyeres. The incident occurred in the 15th minute with Bailly and Moussa N'Diaye both going for a bouncing ball.
The Ivorian international was beaten to the ball but the recklessness of his challenge saw him kick N’Diaye on the right-hand side of his chest. The tackle was anything but a conventional one and resulted in the 28-year-old being shown a straight red card. N'Diaye received medical attention on the pitch but had to eventually be taken away in an ambulance to hospital for further checks.
