Former Premier League official Keith Hackett has given a strong opinion on Jayden Bogle escaping a red card against Tottenham and has revealed what the next step is after Spurs launched a complaint about the decision.

VAR’s decision not to ask John Brooks to rewatch Bogle’s tackle on Mathys Tel left Roberto De Zerbi and his staff furious.

In fact, the Tottenham boss has incurred a one-match touchline ban for remonstrating with the fourth official about the decision, which led to him receiving his third yellow card of the campaign.

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean believes Spurs were robbed by VAR’s decision, deeming Bogle’s challenge a ‘100 per cent red’, disagreeing with VAR Tony Harrington’s claim that the challenge did not contain sufficient force.

He said: “It is 100 per cent a red, he has caught him right down the back of the Achilles. It is not a good tackle at all. I would be astounded if John Brooks is not sent to the screen.”

Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann also added: “Jayden Bogle was, in my opinion, very fortunate to escape a red card for a challenge on Mathys Tel. Bogle stood on the back of Tel’s Achilles and the challenge was similar to Ryan Sessegnon’s red card challenge for Fulham against Hull a few weeks ago.

“Bogle’s challenge meets the criteria for serious foul play as he endangers the safety of an opponent, and he can consider himself lucky to still be on the pitch.

“Tel needed lengthy treatment which enabled the VAR to closely consider a red card but ultimately it was decided the challenge didn’t meet the threshold for a sending off.”

Tottenham expected to get an apology from PGMOL after VAR controversy

It has emerged that Spurs have complained to the refereeing body Pro Ref about the decision not to end off the Leeds defender, with the Lilywhites also seeking an explanation from the body.

Hackett has now urged Tottenham Hotspur to also write to the PGMOL, suggesting that the North London club will get an apology from the official refereeing body.

The ex-FIFA official told Tottenham News about Bogle’s challenge: “It was a red card offence, and the player should have received a red card as previously stated. Tottenham file a complaint to PRO REF, but frankly it should be directed to the Board of Directors of the PGMOL with a question.

“What course of action are you taking to ensure that the delivery of performance is improved. The response is likely to be another letter of apology. I see a decline in refereeing that needs to be addressed with strong leadership and direction.”

Will Roberto De Zerbi’s one-game ban affect Spurs?

An apology from PGMOL will come as scant consolation for Tottenham, who have suffered multiple blows due to the wrong decision, more than just the three lost points at Elland Road.

There are fears that Mathys Tel has suffered a bad injury after the Frenchman was forced off after the challenge by the Leeds right-back.

Additionally, De Zerbi now cannot prowl the touchline for the clash against Ipswich after the international break. Given how hands-on the Italian is in his coaching and how he constantly shouts instructions at his players, the team will certainly feel his absence on the touchline.