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'It's like wrongful imprisonment' - Tuchel fumes at Reus suspension

Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel fumed at the "absurd" suspension of Marco Reus after his controversial dismissal against Hoffenheim, likening it to being wrongfully imprisoned.

Reus was shown a second yellow card with Dortmund trailing 2-1 at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena after just 41 minutes on Friday.

Nadiem Amiri appeared to be holding onto the Germany international's shirt as he dribbled down the wing, but referee Benjamin Brand felt Reus committed the foul and sent him off for a second bookable offence.

Tuchel has frequently been outspoken about his perception of rough play against Dortmund and did not hide his frustration that, not only had his player been incorrectly sent off, he now has to serve a suspension.