Jefferson Lerma will be available for Bournemouth’s next three games after winning his claim of wrongful dismissal.

Colombian midfielder Lerma was sent off in the 25th minute of the 1-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat to Luton on Saturday for leading with an arm in an aerial challenge with Hatters defender Tom Lockyer.

A statement on the FA Spokesperson Twitter account said: “Jefferson Lerma will be available for AFC Bournemouth’s next three fixtures following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.

“The midfielder was sent off for serious foul play during a fixture against Luton Town FC in the EFL Championship on Saturday (16/01/21).”

Referee David Webb sent Lerma off at the Vitality Stadium after an incident which left Lockyer with a cut that required heavy bandaging.

Cherries boss Jason Tindall was livid about the red card, saying after the game: “I thought it was an outrageous decision.

“I think everyone that would have seen it would agree with that. I can’t believe the referee would come to that conclusion.

“It was a pivotal moment. Jeff’s gone up for a header, one of their lads has knocked him off balance and he caught him with his trailing arm.

“When a decision is that blatantly wrong, you can’t help but be angry and even at half-time the lads couldn’t believe the decision.”

Lerma is now available for Bournemouth’s league game at Derby on Tuesday, as well as the FA Cup fourth-round home tie with Crawley and the Championship visit to Reading.