'You can't get less' - Gent boss explains why there was no point in appealing Gift Orban's one-game ban
Published: September 27, 2023
Jupiler Pro League table toppers KAA Gent will be missing a key player when they take on the current champions Royal Antwerp on Wednesday evening.
2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban is ineligible to take to the pitch as he has been suspended for one matchday following his dismissal in the first half of the 2-1 win versus Eupen last weekend.
In a moment of madness, Orban was shown a straight red card in the matchday eight tie against Eupen for making a punching motion in the direction of Rune Paeshuyse and the dismissal was confirmed after a VAR check that lasted few minutes.
Orban got a slap on the wrist from the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office because he was a first offender - his first red card in 57 matches as a professional.
Manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck revealed in his pre-match press conference before the visit to Antwerp that Gent did not appeal the suspension because the striker got the lightest possible punishment.
In quotes relayed by Het Laatste Nieuws, Vanhaezebrouck told reporters: "The red card itself remains strict,
"He did not compromise the physical integrity of his opponent. But the suspension proposal has also been adjusted.
"One matchday, plus one conditional matchday. You can't get less. There was no point in appealing."
Orban should return to action in Gent's next away match against RWD Molenbeek on October 1, 2023.
In eleven appearances across all competitions this term, the 21-year-old has mustered six goals.
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