Leeds United can be with out Junior Firpo for the following three video games after the defender was hit with a violent conduct cost by the Soccer Affiliation (FA).
The 28-year-old was concerned in an incident in stoppage time of Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat away at Millwall that was not seen by match officers.
The complete-back appeared to headbutt Millwall defender Danny McNamara off the ball out of the sight of referee Leigh Doughty.
Firpo denied the cost however an impartial fee discovered it confirmed and he’ll now serve a suspension.
The ban begins with Saturday’s dwelling assembly at Elland Street with Queens Park Rangers and also will soak up video games with Swansea Metropolis and Luton City.
He can be eligible to return for the journey to Blackburn Rovers on November 30.
An FA assertion learn: “Leeds United’s Junior Firpo has been suspended for 3 matches following their EFL Championship fixture towards Millwall on Wednesday, 6 November.
“The defender’s behaviour across the ninety fifth minute wasn’t seen by the match officers, however was caught on video, and The FA alleged that it constitutes violent conduct.
“Junior Firpo denied the cost towards him, however an impartial regulatory fee subsequently discovered it to be confirmed and imposed this suspension.”
Firpo, who joined the membership from Barcelona in 2021, has made 14 appearances for Leeds this season together with all however considered one of their Championship matches.
Leeds sit third within the Championship desk, two factors behind Sheffield United who at the moment occupy the second computerized promotion spot behind league leaders Sunderland.
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