His racial abuse hearing is this week. If found guilty then a min of 5 games suspension; precedent for 8 in cases without mitigation. In addition at least 4 potential candidates for the African Nations Cup - Diame (Senegal), Atsu (Ghana), Lazaar (Morocco) and Mbemba Ma (Gongo). Think Tiote has retired from Ivory Coast. Even their squad might feel an impact from possibly losing 3 or 4 starters and a couple of squad players.