Graham Potter explained why Lucas Paqueta broke down in tears after picking up a yellow card against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Paqueta broke down in tears after yellow cardPotter explained the reason for emotional outburstBrazilian waiting to learn his fate over betting allegationsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Brazil international was reduced to tears after he picked up a yellow card for a foul on Mickey Moore in West Ham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. Paqueta was consoled by his team-mates before manager Graham Potter substituted him.
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Paqueta has been charged by the Football Association over allegedly breaching betting rules and is due to learn his fate this summer. The player is staring at a lifetime ban if found guilty at the trial, after he was accused of being booked intentionally in order to financially benefit friends and family in Brazil.
WHAT GRAHAM POTTER SAID
Speaking on the player's sudden emotional outburst, the Hammers boss said: "I think he's just a player that's trying his absolute best and wants the situation to be better and probably got a bit frustrated with the action. And then you see a human being, not perfect, but I love Lucas. He's given everything and in difficult circumstances, he's in as well. He's given everything and he's absolutely fine now."
When asked if he has spoken to the Selecao star about the incident, Potter replied: "No, I haven't had a chance to."
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Potter's men will be back in action on May 11 as they take on Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
