Crystal Palace have submitted an appeal against the red card given to Jean-Philippe Mateta during their recent 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.
The initial yellow card was upgraded to a red card following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, with referee Michael Oliver citing a challenge on Van de Ven as the reason for the decision.
Palace argue that Mateta's challenge was accidental, as he was focused on the ball and unaware of Van de Ven's approach.
The team is now facing a potential three-match suspension for Mateta, which could impact their upcoming fixtures, particularly with Jorgen Strand Larsen injured.
Manager Pierre Sage is under pressure, and the team's current situation in the relegation zone makes this setback even more challenging.
Mateta's potential absence for the matches against Liverpool, Coventry City, and Hull City could leave Eddie Nketiah as Palace's only available striker.
