Kudus needs to pay for his irrational behavior and he may be suspended for hitting his opponent.

West Ham United had a shocking 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, which is making an already bad start to the season worse for the Hammers under new manager Julen Lopetegui. The Irons are currently placed just two places above the relegation zone after losing their first four games of the season (two wins and two draws).

Mohammed Kudus was the standout player for the Irons on the day and gave West Ham the lead early, leaving Guglielmo Vicario with no chance when he finished off a cross from Jarrod Bowen. This is his second goal in as many games.

However, West Ham's defence crumbled and got overrun badly in a Spurs second-half blitz, leaving Hammers frustrated after what looked like a promising afternoon.

Things went from bad to worse for the Irons when Kudus lost his cool after a challenge from Micky Van de Ven. The Ghanaian proceeded to kick the Tottenham defender while he was down and push him in the face, resulting in his dismissal for that moment of madness.

It seems likely that his actions will result in a lengthy suspension, as Mike Dean suggested. This will make things even more frustrating for the former Ajax star.

Kudus needs to take responsibility for his actions and learn from this mistake. This was a childish, impulsive and thoughtless action that reflected a sulky attitude that has been apparent throughout the season.

Kudus' behaviour has been getting a lot of attention lately, especially after reports of his clash with Lopetegui. It seems like there might be a growing rift between the player and manager. Kudus' behaviour is making things worse in a team that's already struggling to gel and find its identity.

The Ghanaian international came back from international duty feeling pretty frustrated after the Black Stars didn't make it to the African Cup of Nations. Local Ghanaian media had a lot to say about his lacklustre performance against Sudan.

I'm sure the disappointing defeat against Spurs also played on his mind. However, what happened on the pitch today was completely unacceptable.

Kudus will have to face the consequences of his actions, and he needs to take some time to reflect on how he has behaved this season.

Kudus' red card is a microcosm of West Ham's wider issues. The team needs to work on consistency, defensive solidity and a clear identity.

They need to tackle these issues head-on and make some quick decisions to turn their fortunes around. The Hammers are really struggling this season and they can't afford any more setbacks.

Next Sunday, the Hammers are hosting Manchester United at the London Stadium in an attempt to kick-start a revival. If they lose to the Red Devils, it could spell trouble for Lopetegui.