Leeds United relegation rivals Everton will be without Brazilian midfielder Allan for two important Premier League games against the drop, after the Toffees' red card appeal was twice rejected. Allan was originally awarded a yellow card for scything down Allan Saint-Maximin in their midweek clash with Newcastle United but VAR overturned the decision and recommended a red card to be shown.
The win saw Frank Lampard's side move three points clear of the drop, but fellow relegation rivals Burnley have two games in hand and are set to face the Blues, a game which Allan will now miss. The Blues have three games in hand on Jesse Marsch's side after the Whites' win over Wolves last night.
In a statement, Everton said: "Allan’s three-match suspension has been upheld after an independent regulatory commission rejected two appeals from Everton over the midfielder’s dismissal against Newcastle United on Thursday. Allan was initially booked for an 83rd-minute challenge on Newcastle’s Allan Saint-Maximin during Everton’s 1-0 victory at Goodison Park but, following a VAR check, the Brazilian was given a red card for serious foul play.
