Graham Potter explains Lucas Paqueta's tearful outburst after yellow card in Tottenham draw as West Ham talisman waits on final verdict in spot-fixing case

The Brazil international was reduced to tears after he picked up a yellow card for a foul on Mickey Moore in West Ham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. Paqueta was consoled by his team-mates before manager Graham Potter substituted him.

Paqueta has been charged by the Football Association over allegedly breaching betting rules and is due to learn his fate this summer. The player is staring at a lifetime ban if found guilty at the trial, after he was accused of being booked intentionally in order to financially benefit friends and family in Brazil.

Speaking on the player's sudden emotional outburst, the Hammers boss said: "I think he's just a player that's trying his absolute best and wants the situation to be better and probably got a bit frustrated with the action. And then you see a human being, not perfect, but I love Lucas. He's given everything and in difficult circumstances, he's in as well. He's given everything and he's absolutely fine now."

When asked if he has spoken to the Selecao star about the incident, Potter replied: "No, I haven't had a chance to."

Potter's men will be back in action on May 11 as they take on Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford.