Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in how the decision to appeal against Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match domestic ban for a racial slur appears to the outside world.
The Australian coach said he has “made worse mistakes” and believes education is the way forward for the 27-year-old midfielder rather than a “harsh” punishment.
Spurs hope the Uruguayan's ban for a discrimination offense will be reduced from seven to at least six games.
Asked if the decision to appeal the ban was a “bad look,” Postecoglou said: “I don't care about looks and whatever people… I've said all along he has made a mistake, we accept whatever punishment comes.” in its own way, but we think the first one was a bit harsh.
“We have appealed what we believe is our right, looking at the entire process. If you look at it, it’s already at the lower end of the scale.”
“I understand that people want to burn people at the stake these days, but part of the process if you want real education and progress is understanding when someone makes a mistake. Part of it is education and hopefully it’s the way forward.”
“Whether it's Rodrigo or anyone else, like I said, I'm old enough to say I've made worse mistakes in life, mate, but I've learned from them and hopefully I'm a better person for it.”
