Suspended Jhon Durán now faces further punishment from the FA after controversial ban

Suspended Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán is at risk of further punishment following an allegation from the Football Association.

the forward He controversially received a straight red card in Villa's 3–0 defeat against Newcastle on Boxing Day for violent conduct.

Durán appeared to stomp Fabián Schar on the back, although some fans believed the decision was harsh given that the forward was unbalanced.

VillaThe appeal was dismissed and Durán is currently serving a three-match ban.

However, salt was rubbed into the wounds after the FA announced that he had been charged for his behavior following the red card.

Duran was seen kicking a water bottle in frustration on the touchline before being dragged down the tunnel by a staff member.

“Jhon Durán has been charged following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa on Thursday, December 26, 2024,” a statement read.

“It is alleged that the Aston Villa striker acted inappropriately in the 32nd minute of the match, after being sent off.

“Jhon Durán has until Friday, January 3, 2025 to respond.”

Moments after Durán's red card, Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall collided with the Villa bench in an incident which is still being investigated.

Villa manager Unai Emery gave his assessment of the Durán incident when he said: “His reaction after the player was on top of him was: 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry.'

“Then we can try to analyze whether he kicked him or not. I think he didn't kick him on purpose.”

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Durán's first game out due to suspension came on Monday night in Villa's 2-2 draw against Brighton.

His position comes after Matheus Cunha was sanctioned with two matches for misconduct following Wolves' defeat to Ipswich Town on 14 December.

The striker was involved in a physical altercation with a member of the Ipswich staff at full-time.

“The striker was charged with misconduct and it was alleged that he acted inappropriately after the final whistle,” the FA said.

“He admitted to the allegation and sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent regulatory commission.

“The full written reasons for this case will be published in due course.”