Howard Webb: Ndidi should have been sent off for foul on Cole Palmer

CurrentReport Blog Howard Webb, the PGMOL’s manager, acknowledged that Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City ought to have been sent off for fouling Cole Palmer. Only a strong tackle on Palmer during their Premier League match last month earned Ndidi a yellow card. VAR looked into the incident, but they decided to follow referee Andrew Madley’s on-field decision. Webb acknowledged that Ndidi was lucky to avoid being fired, though. We’ve discussed this with the officials and taken a collective look at it; we would rather see this result in a red card. “Player safety must be protected,” Webb stated. Palmer did not sustain any significant injuries during Chelsea’s 2-1 victory at King Power Stadium.