Kurt Zouma is set to be available for West Ham's Europa League last-16 second leg despite the RSPCA confirming he is set to face charges. The defender and his brother Yoan Zouma could face a day in court following the video of Kurt Zouma slapping and kicking his pet cat, confirmed the RSPCA.
Despite the RSPCA's announcement on Wednesday afternoon the defender will continue to be available for selection and is likely to start for the Hammers against Sevilla in Thursday evening's crunch encounter. West Ham have played Kurt Zouma throughout the investigation, in contrast to Dagenham and Redbridge's decision to suspend Yoan Zouma until the completion of the RSPCA's work.
Kurt Zouma was fined £250,000 by West Ham for his actions and lost a number of personal sponsors including his boot manufacturer Adidas, whilst the club saw a number of their partners sever ties following what was perceived to be a soft reaction to the video.
