French club Lille is considering legal action following a serious knee injury sustained by defender Tiago Santos during a match against Le Havre on Saturday. The 24-year-old suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a meniscal tear in his right knee from an "uncontrolled and dangerous" tackle by Amir Richardson, a midfielder for Le Havre.

The incident occurred in the first half of Lille's narrow 1-0 victory. Although the referee awarded a foul for the tackle, Richardson did not receive any card, prompting Lille to voice their concerns. The club believes that the tackle warranted a red card due to its nature—"from behind, uncontrolled and in a dangerous manner."

In their statement, Lille expressed the following:

• They have requested that the league refer the incident to its disciplinary panel.
• The club is questioning the handling of the situation by the refereeing team and video assistance.
• They are exploring potential legal remedies and reserve the right to seek compensation for damages.

Santos is expected to be sidelined for several months as he recovers from the injury. In response, Le Havre acknowledged their support for Santos during his rehabilitation but stood by the referee's decision, stating that punishing Richardson after the match would be outside current regulations.

Le Havre emphasized their respect for fellow Ligue 1 clubs and anticipated the same in return. Lille, currently second in Ligue 1, prepares to face Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday.