Wolves star Matheus Cunha charged by FA for part in post-match melee after late defeat by Ipswich... with Brazilian now set to miss key matches after shoving hand in official's face
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Wolves striker Matheus Cunha has been charged by the FA for his actions towards an Ipswich Town staff member after his side's dramatic defeat on Saturday. Tempers flared after the final whistle at Molineux as full back Rayan Ait-Nouri was shown a red card and had to be restrained while Cunha shoved his hand in a security official's face.
![[The 25-year-old pawed at the face of an Ipswich security guard during chaotic scenes after the final whistle]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/11/93228145-14201135-image-a-8_1734434790393.jpg)
A statement read on Tuesday read: 'Matheus Cunha has been charged with misconduct following the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town on Saturday, 14 December. 'The forward allegedly acted in an improper manner after the final whistle. He has until Thursday, 19 December, to provide a response.'.
![[Incoming Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is likely to be without the star man in at least a few of their tough December fixtures]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/11/93228491-14201135-image-a-10_1734435015534.jpg)
The Brazilian could now face a lengthy suspension during Wolves' tough December slate which includes matches against Leicester, Manchester United and Tottenham. It will come as a major blow to the side as the forward has been one of their best performers, scoring eight goals in 16 Premier League appearances.
Matheus Cunha has been hit with an FA charge following his actions after the final whistle of Wolves' 2-1 defeat by Ipswich. The 25-year-old pawed at the face of an Ipswich security guard during chaotic scenes after the final whistle. Incoming Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is likely to be without the star man in at least a few of their tough December fixtures.
