Millwall decry ‘character assassination’ of Roberts after challenge on Mateta
- Goalkeeper sent off for head-high tackle on forward
- FA may seek to have three-match ban extended
Millwall have condemned the “character assassination” of Liam Roberts, as they await a possible extended ban for the goalkeeper’s challenge on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in their FA Cup tie on Saturday.
The Championship club have pushed back against what they call “disgraceful suggestions” made against their keeper, after the high challenge that left Mateta with a head injury and led to Roberts being sent off five minutes into the game.
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