Everton manager Sean Dyche will not judge Abdoulaye Doucoure on his moment of madness which led to a red card against Tottenham after praising the midfielder's mental strength.
The Mali international starts a three-match ban at Manchester United on Saturday after being sent off for pushing a hand into the face of England captain Harry Kane, whose exaggerated reaction when falling to the floor did the player no favours.
Dyche was unhappy with the Spurs striker's behaviour but will not hold the action against Doucoure, who has flourished under him having been sidelined by previous manager Frank Lampard and forced to train with the youth team for a period.