The FA has confirmed that Fulham attacker Aleksandar Mitrovic will receive a lengthier ban than the standard three-match suspension for his red card in Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Cottagers boss Marco Silva is set to face punishment on several counts after he too was shown a red card in the second half of the 3-1 United win. Willian’s straight red card for handling the ball to prevent Jadon Sancho’s shot finding the net prompted a furious reaction from Fulham players and coaching staff.
Silva was then given a sent off from the touchline for his protests with Mitrovic also given his marching orders for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh after his manager had been dismissed. The FA released a statement regarding the passage of the match on Monday evening, saying Fulham, Silva and Mitrovic had all been charged with alleged offences.
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The statement read: “Fulham, Marco Silva and Aleksandar Mitrovic have been charged following the incidents that took place in or around the 72nd minute of their tie against Manchester United in The FA Cup on Sunday, March 19.
“It’s alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures towards the match referee; that he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official prior to his dismissal; and that he also used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour towards the fourth official after being sent off.
“It’s further alleged that in throwing a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee his behaviour was improper. The FA has claimed that the standard punishment which would otherwise apply to Aleksandar Mitrovic for the sending off offence of violent conduct that he committed towards the match referee is clearly insufficient.
“In addition Aleksandar Mitrovic’s behaviour and/or language was allegedly improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening following his dismissal. It’s also alleged that Fulham failed to ensure its players conducted themselves properly.”
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