Fulham’s Mitrovic faces extended ban for FA Cup diatribe

LONDON — Aleksandar Mitrovic might face an prolonged ban after his livid response to being despatched off in Fulham’s loss to Manchester United on Sunday.

The English Football Association mentioned on Monday the usual three-game suspension for a straight purple card was “clearly insufficient.”

The Fulham striker reacted angrily when Willian was despatched off for dealing with Jadon Sancho’s goalbound shot in United’s 3-1 win within the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Mitrovic then additional remonstrated with referee Chris Kavanagh after being proven purple himself, charging in the direction of him on the sphere at Old Trafford.

“The FA has claimed that the standard punishment which would otherwise apply to Aleksandar Mitrović for the sending off offense of violent conduct that he committed towards the match referee is clearly insufficient,” the ruling physique mentioned in an announcement. “In addition, Aleksandar Mitrović’s behaviour and/or language was allegedly improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening following his dismissal.”

Fulham supervisor Marco Silva has additionally been charged after being despatched off for his response when Kavanagh reviewed Willian’s handball on the touchline monitor.

Silva is alleged to have used “abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour” earlier than and after his dismissal. He can also be alleged to have thrown a water bottle within the route of the assistant referee, which the FA described as improper conduct.

Fulham led 1-0 earlier than going into meltdown when Willian was despatched off and United was awarded a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes transformed. Marcel Sabitzer fired United in entrance and Fernandes added a 3rd.

Fulham has additionally been accused of failing to make sure its gamers performed themselves in an orderly vogue.