Sunderland defender, Papy Djilobodji, has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for an incident involving West Brom’s Darren Fletcher on Saturday.
The Senegalese’s arm appeared to make contact with Fletcher’s face in the 86th minute of his side’s 2-0 defeat.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident was not seen by the match officials but was caught on video.
The FA said the 28-year-old Djilobodji has until 18:00 GMT on Tuesday to reply to the charge.
As the former Chelsea player has been sent off once already this season against Hull on November 19, he would face a four-match ban if found guilty.
He would miss the home game against Tottenham on January 31 followed by Crystal Palace (away), Southampton (home) and Everton (away).
Sunderland is already without fellow centre-back Lamina Kone, who is away with Cote D’Ivoire at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Kone is not likely to be back early as Cote D’Ivoire will qualify for the quarter-finals should they beat Morocco in their final group game on Tuesday.
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