Tottenham will be forced to go without Heung-min Son for the remainder of November after the forward was sent off against Everton.
The South Korean clipped Andre Gomes from behind, resulting in the midfielder falling heavily and fracturing his right ankle in a horror injury which is expected to end his season.
Referee Martin Atkinson initially showed Son a yellow card only to then brandish a straight red, with the Premier League explaining afterwards: "The red card for Son was for endangering the safety of a player which happened as a consequence of his initial challenge."
Tottenham are considering an appeal against the subsequent three-game ban, with Pochettino telling reporters after the game: "It was clear it was never the intention of Son to create the problem that happened afterwards. It is unbelievable to see a red card."
Everton captain Seamus Coleman consoled Son in the Tottenham dressing room after the game, with Sky Sports pundits Louis Saha and Tim Cahill describing the foul as "nothing intentional" and "so, so unfortunate."
Son will still be available for the Champions League games against Red Star on November 6 and Olympiacos on November 26, but he will not be able to play Premier League football until the trip to Manchester United on December 4.
The games Heung-min Son will miss
- Sheffield United (H) - Premier League - November 9
- West Ham (A) - Premier League - November 23
- Bournemouth (H) - Premier League - November 30
