Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has been suspended for three matches after being found guilty of violent conduct, the FA confirmed on Tuesday.
The midfielder was involved in an incident during which he appeared to kick out at Wolves player Conor Coady in what was Steve Bruce's first game in charge of Villa.Match officials did not see the incident but it was caught on video and will subsequently miss the upcoming games againstReading, Fulham and the derby showdown against Birmingham City.
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"Aston Villa's Jack Grealish will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect after he committed an act of violent conduct which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video," an FA statement read.
"The player accepted The FA charge but contested that the automatic penalty of a three-match suspension would be clearly excessive."
It is not the first time Grealish has landed himself in trouble this season, as the controversial midfielder also sat out the match against Newcastle United while Villa conducted an investigation into an alleged breach of discipline after reports of late-night partying.
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Earlier in the season, now-ex Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo told the 21-year-old to grow up.
"In general for the sake of any player they need to learn about what it takes to be an athlete. He needs to grow up very quickly," Di Matteo said at the time.
"It's not the first time and he needs to understand if he wants a good career he has to stop."