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Watford star Imran Louza has been charged by the FA for breaching rule E1.1
The midfielder allegedly spat at Swansea's Ryan Manning in a recent 2-1 defeat
If found guilty of spitting, Louza could be handed a six-game ban by the FA
The 23-year-old Moroccan has until Thursday to respond to the FA's charge

By PA SPORT STAFF

Published: 12:42 EDT, 11 October 2022 | Updated: 19:42 EDT, 11 October 2022

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Watford midfielder Imran Louza has been charged with spitting at an opposing player by the Football Association.

Morocco international Louza, 23, is alleged to have spat at Swansea's Ryan Manning during Watford's recent 2-1 home defeat to the Welsh club.

Louza could miss up to six matches for the Championship promotion hopefuls if found guilty, with one possible punishment being a six game ban.

Watford's Imran Louza (left) has been charged by the FA for spitting at an opposing player

Louza allegedly spat at Swansea's Ryan Manning during their 2-1 loss against the Welsh side

A statement on the FA Spokesperson Twitter feed read: 'Watford FC's Imran Louza has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E1.1 following their EFL Championship game against Swansea City FC on Wednesday 5 October 2022.

'It is alleged that the midfielder spat at an opposing player towards the end of this fixture, and he has until Thursday 13 October 2022 to provide a response.'

Swansea have been reported to have lodged a formal complaint to referee Tim Robinson after the match.

Louza has made 25 appearances in all competitions for Watford since joining them from Ligue 1 side Nantes for an undisclosed fee in June 2021, including three this season in the Championship.