The Leeds United hitman could be in hot water after what happened against Aston Villa.
Alan Shearer has told The Sun that Leeds United hitman Patrick Bamford deserves a retrospective ban for his behaviour against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi was given a straight a red card for an altercation with Bamford.
But television replays have shown that El Ghazi made no contact with the Leeds star, who went to ground clutching his face during a melee between both teams.
The Aston Villa ace has since had his red card rescinded and Bamford has been charged with simulation by the Football Association.
If the 25-year-old – who joined the Whites for £7 million last summer [Daily Mail] – is found guilty then he could be given a two-match ban [BBC Sport].
And that’s what Shearer believes is a fitting punishment for his theatrics.
He told The Sun: “Patrick Bamford was a disgrace at Elland Road yesterday. The Leeds striker should be banned for simulation and getting Anwar El Ghazi sent off.”
Missing two games would leave United without the striker for Sunday’s trip to Ipswich and the first leg of the playoff semi-final, which could be against Aston Villa depending on how results go on the final day.
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