Although the referee did not take action against Mings at the time, Scott's injury was later confirmed through an MRI scan. Iraola stated that Scott was feeling the effects of the incident and was worried about his player's well-being.

Iraola also criticized the referee's decision to send off Villa's Jacob Ramsey in the late stages of the game, feeling that the second yellow card was unjustified. He believed that the first 15 minutes of the game were crucial, as Scott was injured and the team was uncertain about his participation.

Iraola reflected on the game, emphasizing the difference in value between a red card issued early in the game and one given later on. He acknowledged that the outcome would have been different if the referee had taken action against Mings or Ramsey earlier.