The Shocking Moment That Led to Mohammed Kudus' Red Card - Will He Face the Consequences?!

Julen Lopetegui plans to have a sit-down with Mohammed Kudus to address the midfielder's moment of madness that led to him being sent off in the 86th minute of their 4-1 thrashing at Tottenham. It was an action that will ultimately lead to a period of reflection for the player.

The 23-year-old Ghanaian midfielder was handed a straight red card by the referee for an uncharacteristic fit of rage when he lashed out at Micky van de Ven and then also hit Pape Sarr in the face. Although the referee did not hesitate to take drastic measures and flash the red card.

The game itself meant that Kudus's actions were compounded as his side succumbed to the 4-1 defeat against a rejuvenated Tottenham team. Spurs were electric in their home fixture, dominating the entire game from the onset as they amassed their convincing win.

The sending off completely deflated what was left of Lopetegui's team, ultimately spelling disaster in the final minutes as Tottenham added more goals to seal their comprehensive win.

Lopetegui's intentions for the talks could likely centre around how the player could have better dealt with his frustration amid a dismal day, the fallout of his on-field outburst and its resulting impact on the rest of the match.

There will be lingering aspects surrounding the team in contention with much of the blame being put on this result. Although Lopetegui will likely concentrate Kudus on keeping calm under pressure.

The club's management has been known for supporting and developing its young players. They are taking the high road on this problem by opting to hold discussions instead of letting this incident escalate.

Mohammed Kudus will have a chance to clear his head, hear his manager's advice, and use this as an opportunity to bounce back from the repercussions of this misstep.