West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has said that Lucas Paqueta is “not okay” and will be offered full support by the club after his recent red card and comments on social media.

Paqueta was sent off in the closing stages of Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool in the Premier League after picking up two yellow cards inside a minute for dissent.

The Brazilian midfielder was unhappy after a decision made by referee Darren England and was carded for his initial protestations.

He continued to argue angrily with the official after receiving a first yellow, and was subsequently sent off, with his team-mates and fellow countryman Alisson failing to calm him down.

Paqueta applauded sarcastically as he left the pitch before taking to social media after the game to criticise the Football

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