Everton boss Roberto Martinez hit out at Cardiff City fullback Kevin Theophile-Catherine after their 2-1 win.
The Frenchman was booked for nasty challenge on Everton midfielder Gareth Barry.
Martinez said: "He has the studmarks but we were lucky it didn't affect any joints. That is the reason he could carry on.
"I haven't seen it but I believe it could have been (red). Both feet are off the ground and he doesn't get the ball, it is a reckless, reckless challenge with a lot of violence."
