Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Kudus saw his first red card in the Premier League during West Ham United’s loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Kudus was sent off in the 86th minute for violent behaviour, which included kicking Micky van de Ven and striking Pape Matar Sarr.
This incident means he will be suspended for West Ham’s upcoming fixtures against Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.
Earlier in the game, Kudus had opened the scoring for West Ham by finishing off a cross from Jarrod Bowen.
However, Tottenham equalised through Dejan Kulusevski with an assist from James Maddison.
Tottenham then took control in the second half, with Yves Bissouma netting a goal following a pass from Destiny Udogie.
An own goal by West Ham’s Alphonse Areola and a late strike from Son Heung-Min rounded off Tottenham’s 4-1 victory.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean suggested that Kudus could face additional disciplinary action for the altercation.
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.
“Because he hit two different players in the face, I think the FA will act on both [and the suspension extended],” Dean explained.