New Delhi: Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA) following his fiery reaction to being sent off during Villa’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Boxing Day. The incident occurred early in the first half when the 21-year-old was shown a straight red card for allegedly stamping on Newcastle defender Fabian Schar.
The referee deemed the act deliberate, leaving Villa to play the remainder of the match with 10 men. The Colombian’s frustration boiled over as he kicked a water bottle after leaving the pitch and had to be restrained by a member of Villa’s backroom staff. The sending off was a controversial decision as Duran’s actions didn’t look deliberate and it proved to be costly for the Villans as they went on to lose that crucial game.
BREAKING: Jhon Duran has been charged by the FA for acting in an inappropriate manner, after being sent off in the 32nd minute of Aston Villa’s Boxing Day match against Newcastle 🚨 pic.twitter.com/MdEkRPwy4n
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 31, 2024
Villa appealed the initial three-match ban handed down for the red card, but the FA rejected their claim, upholding the suspension. Now, Duran faces an additional charge of improper conduct for his behavior following the dismissal. The striker has until 3 January to respond to the charge, which could result in further disciplinary action, including a fine or an extended ban.
Three-Match Ban a Blow for Villa
The FA have rejected Aston Villa’s appeal against Jhon Duran’s red card 🆚 Newcastle ❌
He receives a three-match ban 🟥 pic.twitter.com/yQH1wQOATc
— LiveScore (@livescore) December 27, 2024
Duran’s suspension has come at a critical point in the season for Aston Villa, who are fighting to maintain momentum under Unai Emery’s leadership. The striker served the first game of his ban during Villa’s 2-2 draw against Brighton on Monday night, a result that kept the team within reach of the European qualification spots. With two matches remaining in his suspension, Duran will also miss the Premier League clash with Leicester City on 4 January and the FA Cup third-round tie against West Ham on 10 January.
His absence leaves a void in Villa’s attacking options, especially as Duran has been an energetic presence for the team since his arrival. Unai Emery will be hoping the team can navigate these crucial fixtures without their young striker and that the situation doesn’t escalate further. If the FA finds Duran guilty of improper conduct, the 21-year-old could face additional sanctions, adding to the challenges Villa already face.
While the club have quality options amongst their ranks to deal with Duran’s absence as they contain the likes of Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, Duran’s suspension is a big blow to them. The striker has been a crucial part of Villa’s season and has proven to be an excellent option off the bench for Unai Emery’s side. The club will now be sweating over the additional sanctions he could face following this new development.
Aston Villa’s Columbian striker Jhon Duran has been charged with improper conduct by the English FA for his reaction to the sending off he received for a challenge on Newcastle’s Fabian Schär. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
