Wellington Phoenix midfielder Josh Laws says the team has got behind new signing Yan Sasse who was sent off in last weekend’s debut against Adelaide United.
Laws says there was nothing malicious about the tackle that led to the straight red card, and a three-game suspension the club is now appealling.
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In a media conference, Laws said Sasse slipped and he’s “gutted” about the outcome.
Watch Laws interview here
Phoenix’s Ben Old has also talked about the Sisse red card ahead of the round two game against Mariners.