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Todibo sent off for grabbing Pedro’s throat.
West Ham are likely to be without Jean-Clair Todibo for several games after a moment of madness against Chelsea on Saturday.
That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that it would not be a surprise to see the FA take firm action against the centre-half.
Things go from bad to worse for West Ham as Jean-Clair Todibo gets a straight-red card for his part in an altercation with Chelsea’s Joao Pedro deep into stoppage time.
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Jean-Clair Todibo issues honest statement after red card for West Ham against Chelsea
A thrilling game came to an even more dramatic end at Stamford Bridge, after Chelsea came from behin Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images
The Hammers had stormed into the lead but capitulated in the second half to leave west London with nothing to show for what was a fine first half performance.
Still, tensions boiled over towards the end of the game, after Enzo Fernandez had completed Chelsea’s comeback.
That was highlighted when Todibo clashed with Joao Pedro, after a tussle between Adama Traore and Marc Cucurella.
Todibo was given a straight red card for violent conduct and will now miss some crucial games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side as they fight against relegation.
Following the loss, the Frenchman broke his silence on Instagram.
Jean-Clair Todibo says sorry after being sent off for West Ham
Losing the former Nice defender is a major blow for Nuno, who remains without a new signing on the defensive front heading into the closing stages of the January transfer window.
Max Kilman, who has long struggled to convince, currently looks like the most likely player to replace him in the starting lineup.
Nuno was disappointed with Todibo’s red card against Chelsea and for good reason. It was easily avoidable.
Posting on his Instagram story, the defender appeared to realise that.
A statement read: “Under the tension and intensity of the match, I made an inappropriate gesture, contrary to the values of football.
“I fully acknowledge my mistake, without excuse or justification, and I take full responsibility. This behaviour does not reflect the person I am.
“I sincerely apologise to my club, my teammates, our supporters, and anyone who may have been affected by this gesture.”
West Ham have one of the worst defensive records in the Premier League this season
West Ham do not top many tables this season, other than goals conceded and points dropped from winning positions.
To make matters worse, their disciplinary record is among the very worst in the Premier League in the 2025/26 campaign.
