- Jhon Durán kicked a water bottle when leaving the St James' Park field
- He is currently serving a three-game suspension after an apparent seal.
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Jhon Durán has been accused by the Football Association of inappropriate conduct for his reaction to his sending off against Newcastle on Boxing Day.
The Aston Villa striker received a straight red card after trampling on Newcastle defender Fabian Schar during the first half of the 3-0 defeat.
Angered by the decision, Durán kicked a water bottle after leaving the field.
He is currently serving a three-match ban after the club failed in their attempt to overturn the sacking, but the leader could now receive further punishment.
Durán, 21, has until Friday to respond.
An FA statement said: “Jhon Durán has been charged following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa on Thursday 26 December 2024.
“It is alleged that the Aston Villa striker acted inappropriately in the 32nd minute of the match, after being sent off.”
Villa manager Unai Emery was outraged by the referee's verdict and later admitted the suspension was “difficult to accept”.
“I think he didn't kick him on purpose,” Emery said. “Of course we are going to appeal and we hope it is not three games, since it is a very big punishment for this action.”
Tensions had gotten out of control in the tunnel during the half-time break, resulting in a “20-man melee” and red cards being shown to Newcastle assistant coach Jason Tindall and Villa analyst Victor Manas.
Durán was absent for yesterday's 2-2 draw against Brighton and will also be forced to sit out the upcoming matches against Leicester and West Ham.
As things stand, he will be eligible to return against Everton on January 15.
The Colombian international has played 26 games this season and has scored 12 goals.
More to follow.