Sport nationWest Ham Braces for Extended Mohammed Kudus Ban
West Ham United’s key player, Mohammed Kudus, awaits the Football Association’s (FA) verdict on his ban following a red card against Tottenham Hotspur.
Incident Recap
The controversy began when Kudus kicked the ball against Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven, who was on the ground. Van de Ven stood up, pushed Kudus, and exchanged words. Kudus retaliated with a shove, striking Van de Ven in the face.
Initial Yellow Cards and VAR Intervention
Initially, both Kudus and Van de Ven received yellow cards. However, VAR intervened, and after a pitch-side review, Kudus was given a red card.
Current Ban and Potential Extension
Kudus missed West Ham’s win over Manchester United and will miss upcoming Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Everton before the November international break. Former referee Mike Dean predicts a six-game ban, including an additional charge for a “separate incident” involving Pape Matar Sarr.
West Ham’s Stance
West Ham’s top brass expects the ban to be increased, citing familiarity with the FA’s processes. The club argues Kudus was provoked by Tottenham players and something said to him.
Mitigating Factors
West Ham presents two pieces of evidence:
- Provocation from Tottenham players surrounding Kudus.
- Verbal comments made by a Spurs player.
Potential Outcome
If the FA considers the shove on Sarr a separate offense, Kudus may face an additional three-game ban, totaling six games. This would keep him out until West Ham’s December 9th match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Impact on West Ham and Ghana
The ban only applies to domestic games, allowing Kudus to play for Ghana in African Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
Key Takeaways:
- Mohammed Kudus awaits FA verdict on ban extension.
- West Ham expects increased ban.
- Mitigating factors presented.
- Potential six-game ban.
Additional sections that could be added:
Mohammed Kudus: Key Player Analysis
- Examination of Kudus’ role in West Ham’s lineup.
- Impact of his absence on team performance.
Premier League Disciplinary Trends
- Analysis of recent disciplinary actions.
- Comparison with other leagues.
West Ham’s Squad Depth
- Examination of West Ham’s available players.
- Potential replacements for Kudus.
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