Mohammed Kudus Charged by FA after Hotspur Meltdown, Risks Longer Punishment

West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus has been charged with improper conduct following his red card during Saturday’s (October 19, 2024) 4-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, potentially facing an extended suspension.

The 24-year-old was sent off late in the match after an altercation with Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr.

Initially shown a yellow card by referee Andrew Madley, the decision was upgraded to a straight red following a VAR review.

The Football Association (FA) has charged Kudus with improper and violent conduct.

A statement from the FA read: “Mohammed Kudus allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct after the offence that he was sent off for.”

West Ham and Tottenham have also been charged for failing to control their players.

The statement added: 'Tottenham Hotspur allegedly failed to ensure that their players didn't behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 82nd minute.

'West Ham United allegedly failed to ensure that their players didn't behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way at the same time.'

The two clubs and Kudus have until Thursday to respond.

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean had said after the game that Kudus could 'get done twice' for his two altercations.