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'He could have worn a red shirt!' - Referee accused of Bayern favouritism after Cologne drubbing

Cologne sporting director Armin Veh has criticised the performance of referee Patrick Ittrich in his side's loss to Bayern Munich, saying he ‘could have worn a red shirt’ in the 4-0 drubbing.

A Robert Lewandowski goal at the start of each half - along with goals from Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic - helped Bayern to a comfortable victory, yet it was the decision to send off Cologne's Kingsley Ehizibue that angered Veh the most.

The right-back was shown a straight red card on the hour mark as he bundled Coutinho to the floor inside the penalty area, with the Brazilian dusting himself off to convert the spot-kick twice, with his first effort ruled out due to encroachment.