Tottenham Hotspur have received a unanimous red card verdict in the aftermath of their 1-0 loss to Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League on Saturday

Mike Dean says Jayden Bogle should have been sent off for catching Mathys Tel on the Achilles during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Leeds United.

Tel was forced off just before half-time at Elland Road after the full-back's tackle left him unable to continue, and was replaced by Dominic Solanke. Bogle was not even booked for the challenge, playing on until being substituted in the third minute of second-half added time.

Video assistant referee Tony Harrington had plenty of time to check the tackle as Tel received treatment. However, he confirmed the referee John Brooks's decision rather than recommending a review.

After watching the incident while working on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday, Dean said: "It is 100% 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."

The former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann was also of the same opinion, telling BBC Sport: "Jayden Bogle was, in my opinion, very fortunate to escape a red card for a challenge on Mathys Tel." Agreeing with Dean, he said: "Bogle stood on the back of Tel's Achilles.

"The challenge was similar to Ryan Sessegnon's red card challenge for Fulham against Hull (City) 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 consider a red card closely, but ultimately it was decided the challenge didn't meet the threshold for a sending off."

A post on X from the Premier League Match Centre at half-time said: "The referee's call of no red card to Bogle for the challenge on Tel was checked and confirmed by VAR."

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A quote attributed to VAR reads: "I'm confirming the on-field decision of no red card. There's a lack of speed going into the challenge and he's stepping into the tackle. Confirming a reckless challenge."

Spurs are set to submit a formal complaint about the decision. The club believe Bogle should have been sent off and plans to write to Pro Ref seeking an explanation.

Asked about the incident by Match of the Day, Roberto De Zerbi said: "The potential red card, I couldn't say. We have full confidence in the referee and VAR. I cannot say nothing more."