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Jorge Grant escapes serious Hearts injury as Michael Stewart and Neil McCann brand tackle a 'leg breaker'

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Youssouf Ndayishimiye has been accused of trying to break Hearts star Jorge Grant’s leg during the Jambos' final European match this season.Robbie Neilson's side are in Turkey facing off against Istanbul Basaksehir and are starting down the barrel of a fourth defeat in six games in Europa Conference League Group A.

But a turning point in the game could have occurred when Ndayishimiye lunged into a tackle on the creative midfielder, seeming to plant his studs into the Englishman's leg.

BT Sport pundits and former Hearts pair Neil McCann and Michael Stewart were far from pleased with the situation that only warranted a booking, and the Burundi international could have caused a serious injury concern for Neilson.

McCann fumed: "I think the referee has jad a shocker. This is a red card. It is clear. As this gets slowed up, it is intent. "It's really intentional and his eyes are down.

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