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Leicester sports scientist Tom Joel sent to stands for handing out energy sachets to players in front of Atletico Madrid bench

Leicester were beaten by a dubious penalty in their Champions League quarter-final first leg last night — and had a member of their staff sent off in controversial circumstances.

Sports scientist Tom Joel was dismissed, apparently after a complaint by Atletico Madrid when he was seen dishing out energy boosting sachets to Leicester players.

Players often take electrolyte gels to help restore natural salts in the body to prevent dehydration and fatigue.

Tom Joel (left) was sent to the stands after handing his players energy sachetsu00a0
Tom Joel (left) was sent to the stands after handing his players energy sachets
Joel was approached by the referee who responded to the complaint from Atletico Madrid
Joel was approached by the referee who responded to the complaint from Atletico Madrid
Joel walked to the stands after he encroached into the opposition area for his duties
Joel walked to the stands after he encroached into the opposition area for his duties

Inside the energy sachets were likely a quick supply of electrolytes.