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Robert Huth admits he feels the target of referees as Leicester defender says: 'We're taking toughness out of game'

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Robert Huth believes referees are judging him on reputation rather than reality when it comes to penalty box grappling.

The Leicester defender conceded a penalty against Tottenham last weekend when Vincent Janssen tumbled dramatically in the area under minimal contact as the ball bounced loose.

Huth had actually been pulled back by Janssen earlier in the move but was then penalised for placing an arm across the Dutch striker. A number of spot-kicks have been awarded this campaign as part of the Premier League's clampdown on the unseemly wrestling that can take place at set pieces.

Robert Huth was penalised at White Hart Lane last weekend for a foul on Vincent Janssen
Robert Huth was penalised at White Hart Lane last weekend for a foul on Vincent Janssen
The big German defender feels referees are being too quick to award penalties for grappling
The big German defender feels referees are being too quick to award penalties for grappling

Huth was highlighted as a serial offender last season but has cleaned up his act, with Leicester suffering somewhat with a number of goals being conceded at dead balls.