Dave Watson has criticised West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus following his red card during the Hammers’ 4-1 defeat to Tottenham on 19 October.
The Ghanaian international found himself involved in a heated altercation with Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr late in the game. After reviewing the incident, VAR confirmed his dismissal, leaving Kudus in hot water.
Speaking on the Ben Foster Podcast on 22 October, former England coach Watson expressed his disbelief at the forward’s actions, warning that his absence could hurt West Ham further.
“It’s finished,” Watson said.
“You’re virtually in injury time at that point. And it’s just naive stupidity, and he’s going to cost his team down the line.”
Kudus Lets West Ham Down:
While fans appreciate passion on the pitch, Kudus overstepped the line, shoving his hands into the faces of Van de Ven and Sarr.
His loss of composure in the closing moments may not only earn him an extended suspension from the FA but also leave West Ham vulnerable at a critical point in their season [Mirror].
The timing of the incident could not be worse for West Ham, who host Manchester United next in the Premier League. Although Erik ten Hag’s side has been inconsistent this season, the challenge will be tougher without Kudus available.
Julen Lopetegui, under mounting pressure after a difficult start to the campaign, can hardly afford any more setbacks.
With Michail Antonio struggling to find goals and Niclas Füllkrug battling fitness problems, Kudus had become a crucial figure in attack.
The hope now for the Hammers is that they can weather the storm without the former Ajax star and avoid further disruptions as they try to steady the ship in the coming weeks.