Kenedy: No retrospective action for Newcastle United midfielder despite apparent kick out
It is understood that because referee Craig Pawson awarded a free-kick, the incident was dealt with at the time and there will not be referred to a disciplinary panel
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Your support makes all the difference.Newcastle midfielder Kenedy is to face no further action over an off-the-ball challenge on Cardiff's Victor Camarasa.
The Magpies feared the Brazilian could be charged with violent conduct after he appeared to kick out at the Spaniard during a feisty Premier League encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday.
However, it is understood that because referee Craig Pawson awarded a free-kick, the incident was dealt with at the time and there will not be referred to a disciplinary panel.
The news will come as a boost to manager Rafael Benitez, who saw substitute Isaac Hayden dismissed for a rash tackle on Josh Murphy later in the game.
Kenedy, on loan at St James' Park for the season from Chelsea, endured something of a nightmare in south Wales, capping a poor individual display by missing an injury-time penalty from which he could have snatched three points for his team.
He will sit out Sunday's clash with his parent club under the terms of his loan agreement, but will be free to return to the side, if selected, for the Carabao Cup second round trip to Nottingham Forest two days later.
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