Yes he's usually behind as a 10 or out wide. Even played as wing back before mate. They played him there because they had no fully fit strikers.
I've slowed it down onto 0.25 speed , you can clearly see their number 23 make a beeline for Vimal and dives into him with clenched fist, you can see the connection as vimal's head goes backwards on impact. It's a punch, not heavyweight boxing material but a raised arm and punch. Red card all day long, the fact he makes a beeline shows the intent. 3 game retrospective ban