Brentford head coach Thomas Frank intends to appeal against Christian Norgaard’s red card after claiming referee Chris Kavanagh was not brave enough to ignore the advice of VAR to dismiss the defender in the goalless draw at Everton.

VAR Anthony Backhouse sent Kavanagh to the screen and he overturned his original call, showing a straight red and providing Everton with a big opportunity to earn a crucial three points. The decision sparked frustration in the away dugout, where Brentford boss Thomas Frank was booked for his protests.

Christian Norgaard was sent off in the first half, but Brentford held Everton 0-0 to end their five-match losing run away from home.

The Bees centre-back was sent off following VAR intervention after catching goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on his knee.

Thomas Frank says Brentford are likely to appeal against Christian Norgaard’s red card in the goalless draw at Everton. Norgaard was sent off on 41 minutes for a challenge on Everton’s England keeper Jordan Pickford.

Everton were booed off by their own fans after they were deservedly held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford, who played more than half of the game with 10 players.

Ten-man Brentford held Everton to a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park, marking their first away point in the Premier League this season.

Brentford to appeal Christian Norgaard red card as Thomas Frank says ref ‘not brave enough’ - The Bees centre-back was sent off following VAR intervention.

Norgaard was shown red after 41 minutes following a VAR intervention for his sliding challenge on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford .