Fans are adamant that James Maddison should have been sent off after the Tottenham star appeared to punch Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates
- Fans were shocked that James Maddison was not sent off against Nottingham Forest
- Tottenham star Maddison appeared to punch Forest midfielder Ryan Yates
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Many fans believe Tottenham’s James Maddison was lucky not to be sent off after appearing to punch Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates.
The incident took place in the closing stages of the first half, when Maddison made contact with Yates on the edge of the penalty area.
Yates, who fell to the ground after contact with Maddison, then complained to referee Simon Hooper.
VAR reviewed the incident but Maddison escaped punishment, with Hooper speaking to both players before the action got underway again.
One Forest supporter was particularly furious at the fact that Maddison was not sacked.
Fans were convinced James Maddison should have been sent off for ‘punching’ Ryan Yates
Yates complained to referee Simon Hooper after the incident involving Maddison
They wrote: ‘Can someone please tell me what on earth James Maddison is still doing on the pitch???? He literally hit Yates???’.
Another user wrote: ‘Maddison was allowed to just punch Yates in the stomach?’
Furthermore, another user highlighted that Maddison should have been punished following a VAR check.
They wrote: ‘How does VAR see Madison Yates hitting and doing nothing’.
There was further criticism of VAR, with one user writing: ‘Maddison just punched Yates and VAR does nothing’.
The decision not to punish Maddison was also described as ‘unbelievable’, as one user wrote: ‘James Maddison punched Ryan Yates in the stomach. The VAR has approved it. Unbelievable’.
Maddison remained on the pitch until he was substituted in the 76th minute.
Although a VAR check took place, Tottenham star Maddison was not punished for the incident