Kudus was sent off in West Ham’s defeat to Tottenham
West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus has been charged by the Football Association for his actions in West Ham United’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
The charges statement released on October 22 indicates that the Ghanaian has been charged with improper conduct and or use of violence during the match.
“Mohammed Kudus allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct after the offence that he was sent off for,” the statement reads.
Kudus’ team, West Ham, has also been charged by the FA for failing to control their players and engaging in improper conduct.
Tottenham were also charged for failing to control their players due to their actions in the 82nd minute.
Kudus was given a straight red card for violent conduct after kicking Van de Ven and slapping Pape Matar Sarr.
As a result of the red card, Mohammed Kudus will miss West Ham’s games against Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.
Kudus gave West Ham a dream start to the game after he connected with a Jarrod Bowen cross from the right.
Tottenham found the equalizer through Dejan Kulusevski with an assist from James Maddison.
After the break, Yves Bissouma gave Tottenham the lead by connecting to a pass from Italian fullback Destiny Udogie.
An own goal from Alphonse Areola and a goal from Son completed the trouncing for West Ham.
Meanwhile, former Premier League referee Mike Dean believes that Kudus could suffer further match bans for the scuffle.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean commented:
“When you look at the footage, he could have been sent off for the first incident alone.”
Dean further suggested that the FA could extend Kudus’ suspension.
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) October 22, 2024
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