NEW DELHI: Matheus Cunha, the Wolves striker, on Tuesday received a two-match suspension following an altercation with Ipswich's backroom personnel after his team's crucial Premier League loss.
Following Wolves' 2-1 defeat to their relegation competitors at Molineux on December 14, Cunha was observed in a heated confrontation with Ipswich's security personnel. Reports indicate he allegedly elbowed a staff member and removed the individual's spectacles.
The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions after Jack Taylor scored Ipswich's decisive goal in added time, during which Cunha's colleague Rayan Ait-Nouri was dismissed from the match.
After the Football Association filed charges, Cunha acknowledged his misconduct. An independent panel imposed a two-match ban and levied an £80,000 fine against the Brazilian forward.
The FA indicated that the written explanation for the disciplinary decision would be released shortly.
The 25-year-old will be unavailable for Wolves' Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest on Monday and their FA Cup third round contest at Bristol City.
With 10 goals in 19 league appearances this season, Cunha has emerged as Wolves' most influential player.
His absence presents a significant challenge for Wolves, who are precariously positioned just above the relegation zone with a single point advantage.
The Ipswich defeat led to the dismissal of manager Gary O'Neil, with Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira appointed as his replacement.
