Sheffield United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has received a straight red card during Sunday's derby with Sheffield Wednesday.
The Manchester City man made the loan switch to Bramall Lane during the winter transfer window as he bids to kick-start his career.
Ahead of the Sheffield derby, Phillips had accumulated 112 minutes across Championship fixtures versus Middlesbrough and Portsmouth respectively.
With 89 of those minutes coming in a 1-0 win at Portsmouth, everything appeared to be heading in an upward trajectory for the 30-year-old.
However, the England international will now serve a three-match suspension for a shocking tackle during the early stages of the second half against the Owls.
Phillips sent off for shocking tackle
Heading into the 49th minute, Sheffield United held a 2-0 advantage courtesy of goals from Patrick Bamford and Harrison Burrows.
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Nevertheless, they were put at a player disadvantage when Phillips was correctly dismissed for a challenge on Svante Ingelsson.
Although Phillips can claim to have won the ball, it was an aggressive tackle in which his follow-through made contact with Ingelsson's knee.
While Phillips initially argued the decision, he eventually became more accepting that a straight red card was justified.
What Championship fixtures will Phillips miss?
Phillips is now not in a position to represent Sheffield United until March 11, when they face Norwich City at Carrow Road.
He will miss fixtures versus Coventry City, Queens Park Rangers and West Bromwich Albion.