Lille OSC Considers Legal Action After Santos' Injury
Lille OSC is contemplating legal action following a knee injury sustained by defender Tiago Santos during a match against Le Havre on Saturday. Santos, 24, suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a meniscal tear in his right knee due to a tackle by Le Havre midfielder Amir Richardson.
The incident occurred in the first half of Lille's 1-0 victory, where Richardson was not penalized with a yellow or red card despite the tackle being deemed a foul. Lille has requested that the league refer the incident to its disciplinary panel, arguing that it warranted a red card due to its dangerous nature.
The club's statement expressed concerns over the lack of sanction and has referred the matter to the French Football Federation and the Professional Football League for review. Santos is expected to be sidelined for several months.
Le Havre has expressed support for Santos but defended the referee's decision regarding the tackle.
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