Prosecutor Ben Payne told the court Hamza Choudhury had a previous drink-driving conviction dating back to 2017, meaning the player faced a mandatory ban of at least three years. So far no disciplinary action has been seen from the club, or any official comments made.
Hamza Choudhury has this season been in good form and an important player in the squad fighting for promotion. The outcome, if he is banned from playing, or just a message that will see him continue as usual, will of course be negative either way.
This is a massive blow for Enzo Maresca, the belief he has put in Hamza Choudhury, giving him a new deal as well as giving him the captain armband on occassions, also after he had been cought, makes it all difficult to handle and understand.
Hamza Choudhury signals a non mature behaviour that other players most certainly will react to. If he is chosen to play, and others are left out, it gives a certain signal. If Enzo decides to drop him and the club gives the player a ban, of course a dilemma as Hamza Choudhury has shown good form and of course is an important player in the run in, with his on field attitude and good form shown in recent games.
