Matheus Cunha faces extended FA ban for misconduct

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been charged by the FA for improper conduct following his dismissal in an FA Cup match against Bournemouth, where he was shown a straight red card for violent behavior towards defender Milos Kerkez. This incident marks Cunha's second red card of the season, leading to a three-match suspension that includes upcoming matches against Everton, Southampton, and West Ham. Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna expressed trust in the authorities to decide on Cunha's ban length after he previously received a two-match suspension for an altercation with an Ipswich staff member. If the misconduct charge is upheld, Cunha could face an additional one-game ban, impacting his availability for a crucial match against Ipswich. Cunha, who has scored 15 goals this season, apologized to his teammates after the match but remains under scrutiny for his actions. The ongoing situation is critical as Wolves and Ipswich are battling in the relegation zone, making Cunha's potential absence significant for both teams' prospects.