The West Ham players who tried to protect their families and friends from charging AZ Alkmaar hooligans could be banned by UEFA, it has been claimed.
Violence broke out in the stands following the Hammers’ 1-0 win in the Netherlands on Thursday night, which secured their place in the Europa Conference League final. Some West Ham players became involved in the scuffles after fearing the ultras could reach loved ones in the stands.
Video footage shared on social media showed Declan Rice, Said Benrahma, Flynn Downes and Michail Antonio trying to prevent Alkmaar fans from getting to their families. Rice threw a water bottle in their direction, while the other three were seen in physical altercations with the thugs. The Telegraph reports that they could now be slapped with a ban by UEFA.
