Brentford have lost their appeal on Igor Thiago’s red card against Brighton last weekend.

The striker was given his marching orders at the Amex Stadium when he was adjudged to have elbowed Chema Andres in the first half.

There was a long review by the referee Michael Oliver, who was sent to the pitchside monitor to consult with the video assistant referees at Stockley Park.

The official reached the conclusion that violent conduct was present, and the Brazilian was dismissed on the Sussex coast, to worsen his side’s afternoon after they had fallen behind to Diego Gomez’s opener.

Dismissed: Igor Thiago

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Keith Andrews’ men went on to lose 2-0, with Pascal Gross scoring from the penalty spot to secure all three points for the high-flying Seagulls.

Brentford appealed Thiago’s three-game ban after the match, but confirmed in a short, written statement on the club’s website that it had been turned down.

“Brentford’s appeal against Igor Thiago’s red card in Sunday’s Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion has been unsuccessful,” the statement read.

“The Brazilian forward’s dismissal has been upheld, and he will now serve a three-match suspension.”

The striker is set to miss the Bees’ matches against Everton, Manchester United and Arsenal, which follow this week’s international break.

Thiago was called up by Carlo Ancelotti for last summer’s World Cup in a surprise decision, and he led the line for the Selecao in their opening group game against Morocco, which they drew 1-1.