Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu sees red as Southampton held Tottenham

• Defender Mohammed Salisu was shown a red card in Southampton's 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the English Premier League on December 28
• The Ghanaian defender received a second booking after a foul on Tottenham's Son Heung Min in the 40th minute
• Mohammed Salisu was not named in Ghana's provisional squad for AFCON 2021 after reportedly declining an invite

Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu received his first red card in the English Premier League after he was sent off in the game between Southampton and Tottenham.

The 22-year-old was given his marching orders after a second yellow card following a foul on Tottenham's Son Heung Min in the 40th minute.

In photos posted on Twitter, sighted by SportsBrief.com, the young center back is seen walking off after he was booked.

Salisu had been impressive for the Saints, who took a 25th minute lead through captain James Ward-Prowse.

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But two minutes later, the Ghanaian will go into the books of referee Anthony Taylor for clattering Tottenham's Emerson.

The Ghanaian was unlucky after a foul on Son Heung Min in the box saw him receiving a second booking, with Southampton conceding a penalty. Harry Kane made no mistake from the spot as Spurs leveled.

Ten-men Southampton held on to draw 1-1 at the Saint Mary's despite playing 50 minutes with a man down.

Mohammed Salisu will miss the game against Newcastle United on January 2, 2021.

The former Real Valladolid player has been in scintillating form this season, having played 20 games across all competition and has a goal to his credit.

John Painstil advises Mohammed Salisu to consider Black Stars decision

Earlier, SportsBrief.com reported that, former Ghana defender, John Painstil has told Southampton center-back Mohammed Salisu to consider playing for the Black Stars.

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Salisu has severally declined invite to the national team, claiming he is not ready to commit his internal football as he continues to find his feet in England.

However, John Painstil told Goal, playing for the Black Stars comes with it own benefit and the youngster should make a decision as soon as possible. Read more: