Wolves star Matheus Cunha hit with additional ban and fine

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed an additional one-match ban on top of his initial three-game suspension for kicking out at Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez and headbutting him.

The Brazilian has also been fined £50,000 for his actions during Wolves’ FA Cup fifth-round defeat to the Cherries earlier this month.

Cunha initially received a straight red card for the incident and was set to serve a three-match ban, but the punishment has now been increased to four games.

This comes as a significant setback for Wolves and manager Vitor Pereira, as they aim to secure their Premier League status and avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.

The 24-year-old has already missed two matches of his suspension – the 1-1 draw against Everton and the 2-1 victory over Southampton.

Matheus Cunha has been instrumental for Wolves this season

He will now be unavailable for Wolves’ upcoming home fixture against West Ham and an away trip to Ipswich before being eligible to return against Tottenham on April 13.

An FA statement read: “An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a one-match suspension and £50,000 fine on Matheus Cunha.

“The Wolverhampton Wanderers forward was charged with acting in an improper manner after he was sent off around the 121st minute of their FA Cup tie against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 1st March.

“The player subsequently admitted the charge. The Regulatory Commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing, and its written reasons for them will be published in due course. Matheus Cunha will now be suspended from domestic football until Sunday 13th April.”