Tuesday Fulham Stuff - 21/03/23...

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Fulham target Fenerbahce wonder-kid

Fulham are plotting a move for Fenerbahce wonder kid Yusuf Akcicek according to Fanatik.

Per the source, the Premier league outfit are seriously interested in the 17-year-old and want to snap him up.

Akcicek has yet to sign a professional contract with Fenerbahce but the Super Lig side want to get a deal signed as soon as possible before making a decision on his future.

Fulham could face competition from Spanish sides Zaragoza, Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano for his signature.

Akcicek has been called up to the Turkiye U17 national team for the U17 European Championship Elite tournament starting on 22 March.

After rising through the Galatasaray academy system he joined the Fenerbahce youth setup in 2019.

The young defender is one of the most highly rated youngster coming through the ranks according to the report.

Fenerbahce have had growing success with their transfer policy developing and signing talents early.

Some of the most promising Turkish talents including Arda Guler and Ferdi Kadioglu are at Fenerbahce and they recently sold Kim-Min-jae and Eljif Elmas to Napoli.



https://turkish-football.com/fulham-target-fenerbahce-wonder-kid-yusuf-akcicek/

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Fulham without manager and key players for trip to AFC Bournemouth

FULHAM could be without three key figures for their trip to Cherries after the international break following a flurry of red cards.

Cherries welcome the Cottagers to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, April 1 - both teams' next fixture.

Manager Marco Silva, winger Willian, and forward Aleksandar Mitrovic were all given their marching orders in Fulham's 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Manchester United.

Willian's handball to block a certain Manchester United goal led to what could only be described as a meltdown among the Fulham ranks.

Even before match official Chris Kavanagh could have the chance to check the VAR monitor to decide the winger's fate, Cottagers boss Silva earned himself a red card for his antics on the touchline.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea man Willian was then dismissed, before talismanic striker Mitrovic confronted Kavanagh. The enraged Serbian pushed the referee, and maintained his aggressive form of complaining after being shown a red.



https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23398565.fulham-without-manager-key-players-trip-afc-bournemouth/

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FA told to give Aleksandar Mitrovic 10-match ban for 'technically assaulting' referee Chris Kavanagh

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey believes Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic should be handed a 10-game ban for his outburst during the club's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.

In what can only be described as 40 seconds of madness, referee Chris Kavanagh brandished red cards to manager Marco Silva, Willian and Mitrovic during the FA Cup quarter-final clash.

The madness began when Willian blocked Jadon Sancho's shot on target with his hand. The incident went to VAR and, after going over to the pitchside monitor, referee Kavanagh sent Marco Silva off for his furious touchline reaction.

Mitrovic was sent for an early bath and could face a lengthy ban for shoving Kavanagh. In fact, former top flight referee Mark Halsey believes the Serbian forward should be hit with a 10-match ban for his actions.

"In some ways, Silva was to blame for Mitrovic's action - managers have got to set an example," Halsey told The Sun.

"Mitrovic has technically assaulted Kavanagh by shoving his elbow into him and has then gone at the official with a volley of abuse. The FA have a duty of care to referees and we cannot have this at any level of football.

"They have to set an example by sanctioning Mitrovic heavily and I would expect both clubs to be charged with failing to control their players."

Halsey added: "To Kavanagh's credit, the referee remained calm throughout the madness."

Then, former Chelsea winger Willian saw red for the handball incident before Mitrovic decided to throw some verbals at the referee before pushing him.

Fulham manager Marco Silva, meanwhile, admits he crossed a line before being sent off against Manchester United, but criticised 'inconsistencies' after the following two red cards.

"It's tough to take to accept some decisions... I'm not saying the VAR didn't do well but why didn't it do it in the first half twice? Mitrovic in the 18-yard box," he told talkSPORT.

"That is difficult for us to understand. For me it's clear there are two moments. The first one is clear, it's clear a clear penalty when Luke Shaw pushed Mitrovic – clear, clear penalty. Later there were a bunch of players who pushed Mitrovic in the back.

"It's difficult to understand why with Manchester United they do one thing and why with Fulham they don't do the other thing.

"At that moment of course with the red card for Willian, we should control it in a different way. Our emotions, I should be in the touchline and shouldn't be speaking with the referee in the moment he's going to see the screen.

"If that's the reason for him giving me the red card I have to accept that. I shouldn't have gone [to him].

"And of course in that moment Mitro should control the emotions."

Silva also said Mitrovic should be spared a lengthy ban, despite his push on the official.


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Aleksandar Mitrovic's sending off against Manchester United has been spotlighted on social media after fans compared it to Bruno Fernandes' antics against Liverpool.

The 28-year-old Fulham striker fired his side into a shock second-half lead in the FA Cup quarter-finals against United on Sunday at Old Trafford.

However, Fulham suffered a major collapse late in the second half after referee Chris Kavanagh showed three red cards in under one minute.

Willian was sent off after a VAR check ruled that he had cleared Jadon Sancho's shot off the line with his arm before Mitrovic was dismissed from the pitch by Kavanagh.

Mitrovic was spotted barging into the match official during a heated confrontation, with Fulham manager Marco Silva also shown a red card by Kavanagh.

United punched their ticket to the FA Cup semi-finals after securing a 3-1 win over Fulham, with Fernandes scoring a brace and Marcel Sabitzer adding his name to the scoresheet.

However, the Red Devils' comeback win has been somewhat overshadowed by the late -- and messy -- scenes at Old Trafford, which included Mitrovic's behaviour towards Kavanagh.

While Mitrovic has been met with criticism on social media, others were quick to point out the double standards when compared with Fernandes' actions of the past.

Fernandes was met with widespread criticism over his antics in United's humiliating 7-0 defeat to Liverpool, including where he appeared to push the referee's assistant.

Former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent ruthlessly slammed the double standards and drew a comparison between the "inconsistent" and "embarrassing" decisions.

"Bruno gets nothing for pushing a linesman [vs Liverpool] but Mitrovic gets a straight red for bumping the ref, inconsistent VAR Embarrassing [sic]," he tweeted.

Bent isn't alone in his hot take and other fans on social media shared similar sentiments to the talkSPORT pundit in the Mitrovic vs Fernandes debate.

One Twitter user wrote: "Mitrovic was ridiculous there. But his push on the ref was no less than Bruno Fernandes on the linesman the other week. Where's the consistency?"

Another tweeted: "Mitrovic is a clear red. He can't push a ref but Bruno did at Anfield and wasn't punished."

"Just seen the Mitrovic red card. Pretty sure Bruno Fernandes got away with doing the exact same thing a couple of weeks ago," a third posted.

Another fan said: "Crazy thing about [the] Mitrovic red card is that Bruno Fernandes would've been suspended if he got the same decision against us, which he didn't and scored. The standard of officiating in the PL is a joke."

While a fifth commented: "Well done to the referee for sending off Mitrovic. Disgraceful to raise your hands to an official. Bruno Fernandes should have got the same punishment for shoving the linesman v Liverpool a few weeks ago."

And one fan added: "So stupid from Mitrovic - you just can't push an official (unless you're Bruno Fernandes)."



https://www.sportbible.com/football/aleksandar-mitrovic-bruno-fernandes-man-utd-fan-reaction-665464-20230319

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Chelsea eye Andreas Pereira as possible Mason Mount replacement - sources

Chelsea are among the clubs monitoring Andreas Pereira's situation at Fulham as they begin considering replacements for Mason Mount, sources have told ESPN.

Contract talks between Chelsea and Mount have stalled, raising the possibility the England international could leave Stamford Bridge in the summer before becoming a free agent in 2024.

Sources have told ESPN that Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are looking at Mount, while Chelsea are considering Pereira to fill the void after the midfielder's impressive season at Fulham.

Pereira's form at Craven Cottage in his first campaign following his summer move from United has also attracted attention from Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN. Only five players have registered more than his six Premier League assists this season and he is viewed by PSG, in particular, as a cost-effective signing while they deal with Financial Fair Play concerns.

Sources have told ESPN that Pereira is happy at Fulham but would find the opportunity to join one of Europe's leading clubs hard to turn down.

His future may also depend on that of Fulham manager Marco Silva, who Pereira credits with getting the best out of him so far this season.

Pereira, who Fulham value between £25 million and £35m, has a contract at Craven Cottage until 2026 with the option of another year.

There is also a relegation release clause included in his deal set at £15m. Fulham are ninth in the table and safe from the drop this season but the clause would come back into effect next year and relegation next season could see them lose more than £10m on any transfer.

Pereira has scored three goals in 32 appearances this season and was applauded off following the 3-1 defeat to former club United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Pereira had a hand in Fulham's goal before Erik ten Hag's team mounted a comeback helped by three red cards handed out to Willian, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Silva.



https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4906286/chelsea-eye-andres-pereira-as-possible-mason-mount-replacement-sources

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Richard Keys lets rip at FA with Bruno Fernandes and Aleksandar Mitrovic comparison

Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off in Fulham's 3-1 defeat by Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday, a few weeks after Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment vs Liverpool

Referee Chris Kavanagh got all the big decisions right during Manchester United 's chaotic win over Fulham, but Bruno Fernandes should not have even been on the pitch, according to Richard Keys.

Kavanagh showed three red cards in quick succession at Old Trafford after Willian handballed on the line to stop Jadon Sancho's shot from going in. Willian was shown red before Aleksandar Mitrovic followed him down the tunnel for pushing the referee and Fulham boss Marco Silva was also dismissed for arguing with the officials.

Fernandes scored the resulting penalty to make it 1-1 and Fulham imploded, with Marcel Sabitzer putting United ahead soon after before Fernandes smashed in another goal late on. The decisions have sparked a great deal of debate, with Silva furious because Kavanagh overlooked Fulham's shout for a penalty in the third minute for a challenge by Luke Shaw on Mitrovic.

Former Sky Sports anchor Keys dismissed Silva's argument and praised Kavanagh for his cool head in the incident-packed second half. "Kavanagh was terrific and got every call right - including denying Mitrovic a pen in the first half, the incident that sparked Marco Silva's fury," he wrote in his blog.

"Silva thought Kavanagh should've been asked to check his monitor when Mitrovic and the wee man clashed in the box. If Kavanagh had done he wouldn't have changed his mind, but perhaps a look would've satisfied Silva?

"Mitrovic should be banned for some time for his ridiculous attack on the ref. What was going through his mind?"

But while the beIN SPORT presenter was happy with the decisions on the field, he felt Fulham were unfortunate in another way. Fernandes scored two of United's three goals, but Keys believes he should have been unavailable for the match after being caught handling linesman Adam Nunn during the 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool earlier this month.

He wrote: "It was an irony that Fernandes got a couple because he should be serving a ban. I still don't know how he escaped an FA charge after he man-handled the assistant at Anfield. The FA were weak and should've charged him. My Mum used to tell me that 'you reap what you sow'. The FA certainly did this weekend."

Fernandes escaped any punishment from the FA for his behaviour at Anfield, despite the governing body being able to take retrospective disciplinary action if a player committed a sending-off offence.

However, because the incident was seen by referee Andy Madley and his team and then not included in their report, the FA could not take any action. Retrospective action is only taken if it is deemed match officials missed a clear sending-off offence.



https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/keys-fa-mitrovic-fernandes-decisions-29503478

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Bournemouth handed crucial boost for next match with Fulham trio seeing red in FA Cup drama

Cherries return to action after the international break and host Marco Silva's side at Vitality Stadium on April 1

Bournemouth have been handed a boost ahead of their return to action after Fulham's implosion in their FA Cup defeat at Manchester United led to two players and their manager being sent off.

Despite leading 1-0 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter-final tie, Marco Silva's side saw a penalty awarded against them after Willian was adjudged to have stopped Jadon Sancho's goalbound effort with his arm on the line.

Incensed at the decision, boss Silva was dismissed for his fiery reaction before Aleksandar Mitrovic was also handed his marching orders. In unsightly fashion, the striker was caught on camera pushing referee Chris Kavanagh with his arm and pointing in his face.

His aggression may well see him punished with a lengthy suspension over the coming days, while Willian and Silva will also not be involved during the visit to Vitality Stadium on April 1.

Willian is expected to be suspended for one match but Mitrovic is set to endure a much longer spell in the stands. Indeed, according to i, the FA are likely to view the usual three-match ban for a straight red card as an insufficient response.

Silva, however, is hopeful that the authorities mete out a reasonable penalty.

"I didn't see in a so, so bad way," Silva said on Mitrovic's sending off. "He pushed the referee and Mitro should control his emotions. I saw the image and I will speak with him.

"But I hope the people who are going to decide do so with fairness that the moment deserves."

Mitrovic has scored 12 goals from 25 appearances across all competitions this season, underlining his status as one of their most integral performers during a superb Premier League return. Willian, meanwhile, has played 22 games to date and scored three times.

Incredibly, all three red cards were brandished in the space of just 40 seconds yesterday evening. To make matters worse for Fulham, Bruno Fernandes converted the subsequent penalty before Marcel Sabitzer secured the turnaround with a cheeky flick.

Fernandes was on target again in stoppage time to secure United's spot at Wembley, where they will face Brighton & Hove Albion.



https://www.dorset.live/sport/football/bournemouth-boost-fulham-red-drama-8269023

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When Liverpool vs Fulham could be rearranged after Premier League fixture postponement

Liverpool was supposed to host Fulham last weekend, but the fixture was postponed due to the latter's involvement in the FA Cup, so when will the game be played?

Liverpool should have had the chance to wash out the taste of defeat following the Champions League exit to Real Madrid with a game against Fulham last weekend.

In an ideal world, Jürgen Klopp's side would've emerged victorious against Fulham and restored some of the confidence that had been lost against the reigning European champions, when Liverpool was second best for the majority of the 180 minutes.

Yet Liverpool didn't get that chance, as the game against the west London outfit was postponed, leaving Klopp's side to stew on the Madrid defeats.

The reason the game was cancelled was due to Fulham's progression in the FA Cup. They played Manchester United in the FA Cup and lost 3-1, thus ending their journey.

So with Liverpool and Fulham now out of all cup competitions and with only the league remaining, when will the game be played?

Liverpool, with 12 games left to play and only two months of the campaign remaining, is playing games on average every four days from April 1 to the end of the season, which is on May 28.

The first available slot would be April 12 now Liverpool is out of the Champions League.

A possible date for the fixture could also be in May. Both sides play on April 30, and don't play again until May 6, so a game between the two could be sandwiched in midweek, potentially on May 2 or 3.

All the midweek in May are currently free for Liverpool and Fulham is now out of the FA Cup.



https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-fulham-fixture-premier-league-26512654

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Dermot Gallagher explains why Aleksandar Mitrovic's red card is different to Bruno Fernandes' push

The ex-referee has had his say on comparisons between both incidents...

Fulham fans were left furious when Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off against Manchester United, highlighting that Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment for a similar incident when the Red Devils played Liverpool weeks ago.

But ex-referee Dermot Gallagher has said that the two incidents were very different.

The Cottagers travelled to Old Trafford for the FA Cup quarter-final tie, and impressively took the lead against their northern opponents when Mitrovic scored in the second-half.

But in the space of five minutes, the game was turned on its head - Willian was sent off for a handball on the line before Mitrovic went from hero to villain when he was also shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh for pushing the match official.

That left Fulham fans livid, and comparisons have since been made to when Bruno Fernandes pushed a the linesman when United lost 7-0 at Anfield.

But Gallagher believes that there is no comparison to make and that Mitrovic deserved his punishment.

Mitrovic sending off justified – but why wasn't Fernandes?
The call to send Mitrovic off has been the main talking point from the game, but many fans and pundits believe the referee was within his rights to send the Serbian off.

Former England striker Chris Sutton was one of those and believes that the Fulham striker should receive a significant punishment.

"You do not lay your hands on an official," Sutton said via BBC 5 Live. "In my opinion, the player should get a 10-match ban."

But the main argument has been why Mitrovic was sent off for his push on the referee, while Bruno Fernandes escaped despite being involved in a similar incident.

Losing by five goals in the 80th minute and clearly frustrated at Anfield, Fernandes pushed the linesman while trying to get the ball back.

"Bruno gets nothing for pushing a linesman but Mitrovic gets a straight red for bumping the ref, inconsistent VAR Embarrassing," former Tottenham striker and talkSPORT pundit Darren Bent said on Twitter.

Dermot Gallagher says Fernandes and Mitrovic incidents were very different
But on Monday morning ex-referee Dermot Gallagher weighed in with his own view, saying he does not condone Fernandes' actions, but that it was a yellow card at most.

"I said at the time I don't condone what Fernandes did," said Gallagher. "I don't think it's wise to touch a match official.

"I don't think that's violent and I don't think that's aggressive, I think that's petulant and he could have easily got a yellow card for that and I think people would have accepted that.

"I still don't think it's a red card offence, but I do think yesterday's is."

Gallagher disagreed when asked if Fernandes set a precedent moving forward by escaping punishment, but added that the two incidents were very different.

"I think they're two totally divorced situations in how the player is towards an official," he said.

"Neither player should have done what they did, but I think one player has gone far too far."

What next for Mitrovic, Fulham, and United?
Fulham will be without their frontman for at least three games following his straight red card, but Gallagher went on to say that the FA could decide to increase that ban after reviewing the footage.

Red card suspensions do carry over from other competitions, so that means Mitrovic will miss Fulham's next three games at the very least.

Those matches against relegation-threatened Bournemouth, West Ham and Everton are vital for Fulham as they continue to push up the table, and Mitrovic's absence could come back to bite them.

Meanwhile, United will resume their Premier League campaign on April 2nd when they travel north to face Newcastle United, with both teams pushing for a spot in the Champions League next season.



https://www.givemesport.com/dermot-gallagher-aleksandar-mitrovic-red-card-is-different-to-bruno-fernandes-push-at-anfield/

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Fiery Fulham must fix ill-discipline as Aleksandar Mitrovic faces lengthy ban for referee shove

A lack of control is preventing Marco Silva's side from taking a great Premier League season up another level still

In the time it takes to boil a kettle, Fulham went from potential FA Cup semi-finalists to boiling over, with Aleksandar Mitrovic, unsurprisingly, the man to flick the switch.

Sunday was supposed to be the club's grand day out — their first FA Cup quarter-final since 2010. But no sooner were they setting their sights on a Wembley showdown with Brighton, than they were two men down — three if you include manager Marco Silva — and heading out at the hands of United.

Fulham fans started to dream when Mitrovic ended his nine-match goal drought early in the second half, only for his ridiculous shove on referee Chris Kavanagh to prove the climax of a minute of madness that saw it all unravel.

Willian had been sent off for blocking Jadon Sancho's shot on the line with his elbow, and Silva would soon follow for leaving his technical area amid his protests. But even then, with 10 men and a goal advantage, Fulham might have had hope. Not, though, after hot-headed Mitrovic had torn at Kavanagh in a rage.

The FA were this morning awaiting the referee's report before deciding on any further punishment, but the Serbian forward could face a lengthy ban, comparisons drawn with Paulo Di Canio's infamous push on Paul Alcock 25 years ago, which earned the Italian an 11-game suspension.

The match spun on its axis in that flurry of chaos 18 minutes from time. Within five of them, Fulham were 2-1 down, through Bruno Fernandes and Marcel Sabitzer. Fernandes would score again to compound the turnaround in stoppage time.

Ninth in the League and so close to a semi-final, Fulham are enjoying a stellar campaign by any metric, but ill-discipline is preventing them from turning it into a superb one.

Midfielder Joao Palhinha — who signed from Sporting in the summer — has been their player of the season, but after earning 10 yellow cards, served his second suspension of the campaign recently. In his absence, Fulham's unlikely European push was harmed by tame defeats to Brentford and Arsenal.

Palhinha was back for Sunday's trip, and Fulham were better for it — and better than United in a brilliant first-half display — but did not remain at full strength for long enough. Willian had to go after his goal-line handball, even if that would somehow turn out the most defensible of the three dismissals.

Silva had already become the first Premier League manager suspended this season when, in February, he collected his fourth yellow for touchline remonstrations, but that proved no deterrent here. The stupidity then shown by Mitrovic was on a different level entirely.

    Fulham are enjoying a stellar campaign by any metric, but ill-discipline is preventing them from turning it into a superb one

Palhinha knows his importance to Fulham and must avoid soft bookings; Willian should never have handled the ball; but Silva and Mitrovic are the manager and star player and must appreciate it harms the team when they let their emotions get the better of them.

It was the seventh red card of Mitrovic's career, and he has already served a Premier League suspension this season for racking up too many yellows. He must temper his temper.

When Silva was suspended in February, he said: "I don't see one reason to get a yellow card," before suggesting referees treat his team harshly. He reacted similarly yesterday, claiming Kavanagh has repeatedly given decisions against his side this term.

Once he had calmed down, he admitted: "In all the moment of games, we should control our emotions. We are human beings, but we have to understand the game we're playing. If I'm out of my area and there is a reason for him to give a red card when he's watching the screen, I have to accept it."

After three straight defeats, the international break may have come at a good time for Fulham. They can take a moment to breathe and prepare for a run-in featuring winnable games. But first they must address their discipline.



https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/mitrovic-ban-fulham-fc-willian-silva-b1068564.html

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Aleksandar Mitrovic ban could have huge impact on Leeds United's relegation battle

The Fulham striker was sent off against Manchester United for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh and has been told he should face a ban of at least 10 matches.

Leeds United and their relegation rivals could be set for a big boost to their Premier League survival chances after Aleksandar Mitrovic's three-match ban is believed to be deemed 'insufficient' by the FA.

The Serbian international was shown a straight red card in a moment of madness when he pushed referee Chris Kavanagh following his decision to send off Mitrovic's teammate Willian for an obvious handball on the goal line in their 3-1 loss to Manchester United in the F.A Cup quarter-final.

But the Fulham striker continued to berate the official, shoving his finger in his face and shouted at him for over 30 seconds before being dragged away by his teammates and coaches down the tunnel at Old Trafford.

His automatic three-match ban would see him miss games against Bournemouth, West Ham and Everton - all three of which are within two points of Leeds in the league table.

But with Mitrovic's potential return coming against Javi Gracia's side on April 25th after his ban, Leeds could be in for their own boost if he's handed a longer sentence.

Former referee Mark Halsey told the Sun that he believes that Mitrovic should be facing at least a 10-match ban to make it clear to players that they can't bully the officials, saying: "In some ways, Silva was to blame for Mitrovic's action - managers have got to set an example.

"Mitrovic has technically assaulted Kavanagh by shoving his elbow into him and has then gone at the official with a volley of abuse. The FA have a duty of care to referees and we cannot have this at any level of football.

"They have to set an example by sanctioning Mitrovic heavily and I would expect both clubs to be charged with failing to control their players."

Fulham boss Marco Silva, who was also sent off, has admitted while he understands the referee's decision, he wants 'fairness' in Mitrovic's ban, claiming: "I didn't see in a so, so bad way. He pushed the referee and Mitrovic should control his emotions.

"I saw the image and I will speak with him. But I hope the people who are going to decide do so with fairness that the moment deserves."

Mitrovic has been one of Fulham's best players this season, having netted 11 times in the league season, and if Leeds were to travel down to Craven Cottage without the prospect of having to deal with him, it'd make life a lot easier for the Whites.

It'd also be unfortunate for Gracia's side to have their drop zone rivals escape the potential of a Mitrovic game-changing moment, while they have to deal with one themselves in one of the closest relegation battles in years.

Whether the FA will opt for a longer ban or not, it'd only need to be at least four matches to see the Serbian miss out against Leeds - something every Whites fan would be happy with.



https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/aleksandar-mitrovic-ban-could-huge-26514447

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Aleksandar Mitrovic facing lengthy ban as FA set to make "insufficient punishment" claim

Aleksandar Mitrovic was involved in an ugly incident with referee Chris Kavanagh at Old Trafford at the weekend as Marco Silva's Fulham lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the FA Cup

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to be handed a lengthy ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh in his side's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.

The Serbian striker lashed out in the direction of the official during a mad minute at Old Trafford that also saw Willian sent off for a goal-line handball and manager Marco Silva given his marching orders. Mitrovic was immediately brandished a red card for his actions, with the FA taking a close look at the incident.

They are now reportedly set to push for a punishment more than the standard three-game ban. According to The i, The FA are expected to make the claim that the standard suspension is "clearly insufficient punishment" and push for an extended ban.

Kavanagh's report from the match will be reviewed by the FA before a decision is made. They have until 1pm on Tuesday to contact Fulham to make the claim of "clearly insufficient punishment", at which point a regulatory commission would then determine whether the player serves a standard suspension or an extended one.

There have been some calls for Mitrovic to miss the remainder of the campaign. Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey claimed that the striker should be banned for ten games.

Writing in a column in The Sun, he said: "Mitrovic has technically assaulted Kavanagh by shoving his elbow into him and has then gone at the official with a volley of abuse. The FA have a duty of care to referees and we cannot have this at any level of football.

"They have to set an example by sanctioning Mitrovic heavily and I would expect both clubs to be charged with failing to control their players. Mitrovic should be hit with a ten-game ban for his part in the madness."

Should the FA agree with Halsey's view, then that would see the striker miss all but one of Fulham 's final 11 games of the season. He would return for the final day clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Fulham boss Silva gave his view on the incident after the final whistle in a furious post-match interview. He claimed that Mitrovic should have known better but suggested that other similar incidents have gone unpunished this term.

Speaking to BBC Sport, the Portuguese manager said: "Mitro should control his emotions a bit. I would like to check if they did the same with other players this season, but we should have emotional control in the moment.

"Of course it is a moment for him [Mitro] to learn. He was involved in two situations in the box, the ref didn't check, he has to be in control of the moment."

Domestic action now takes a pause for two weeks for the latest round of international fixtures. Fulham and Mitrovic will likely know if there is any further punishment before their next outing that comes against Bournemouth at the start of next month.



https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aleksandar-mitrovic-fa-ban-referee-29504892

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"He'll be sold..." - Club president urges player to join Arsenal this summer

Fulham loanee Manor Solomon has been urged to join Premier League leaders Arsenal if Shakhtar Donetsk decide to cash in on him this summer.

Solomon, 23, joined Fulham on a one-year loan in July following a FIFA ruling which allowed foreign players affected by the war in Ukraine to suspend their contracts with Ukrainian clubs until this summer.

After making his debut for the London club in early August against Liverpool, Solomon suffered a serious knee injury in training that kept him out of action for five months.

After finally making his return in January, Solomon has emerged as a key player for the Cottagers in recent weeks – scoring in five consecutive matches for Marco Silva's side.

His energetic performances have attracted attention from other clubs in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Tottenham reportedly interested in the Israel international.

It is a remarkable rise for the 23-year-old, who just four years ago was still playing for Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League.

'He will be sold'
Maccabi Petah Tikva president Avi Luzon believes Shakhtar Donetsk could look to cash in on Solomon this summer and has advised the winger to seek a move to Arsenal.

"They do have an interest in selling him, in order to get money," Luzon told One.

"In my estimation, he will be sold for an amount between 10 and 20 million euros (£9m to £17m) to a team that will give Manor the opportunity to continue developing.

"He should receive a contract for five seasons and secure his future.

"In my opinion? (He should go) to Arsenal. I think he's ready to play there."

Speaking earlier this month, Fulham boss Silva revealed the club was planning to sign Solomon on a permanent deal this summer.

"We have to be ready, not to lose him, but we have to be ready for the competition in the market if it appears. It was a decision we made as a club," said Silva.

"Now we have to be ready to face it. Simple as that. In that moment we tried to sign him permanently. For many reasons, which is not important to talk about now, it was not possible.

"It can't be a drama for us. We knew from the first day what can happen. We tried. I tried my best to sign him permanently in that moment.

"And now, it is what it is. It is not something which is our focus right now. It's not for me or Manor to take care of this situation. We are focused on the next game."



https://www.sportbible.com/football/marco-silva-fulham-man-united-tv-interview-739036-20230320

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Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and PSG interested in Premier League midfielder

According to ESPN Brasil, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and PSG are monitoring Fulham attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira, who is enjoying a solid season back in the Premier League.

After ten years on the books at Manchester United, Pereira finally left the Red Devils permanently last summer, signing for Fulham on their comeback to the top flight.

And the Brazilian midfielder has fared well in his debut season for Marco Silva's side, racking up three goals and six assists from 32 matches across all competitions. It has helped Fulham stay in the top half of the Premier League table and remain in the conversation for European football.

And Pereira's performances have not gone unnoticed with heavyweights such as Atletico Madrid, PSG and Chelsea all taking note of his performances at Craven Cottage.

Atletico Madrid will need to reinforce their midfield next summer as Thomas Lemar and Saul Niguez could be shown the exit doors while Geoffrey Kondogbia's future is also uncertain after the recent decline in his involvement.

It has given way to links to Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga, who is also a target for Real Madrid. Now, it is being claimed that Andreas Pereira is also on the radars of Diego Simeone's side.

However, they will have to compete with Chelsea, who could be viewing the former Manchester United star as a replacement for Mason Mount, who appears to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge.

At the same time, PSG are said to be interested in signing the 27-year-old midfielder as well.

Pereira's contract with Fulham runs until 2026 with an option for an additional twelve months. So, signing him will likely require a signficant sum. Whether Atletico Madrid are in a position to stump up the cash given their financial problems remains to be seen.



https://madriduniversal.com/atletico-madrid-chelsea-and-psg-interested-in-premier-league-midfielder/

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OLIVER HOLT: It's fashionable to lose it in football but Mitrovic and Silva have exploded the myth. Anger is NOT good. It made them look small, irrational and idiotic. Men to be pitied, not admired

    Aleksandar Mitrovic and Marco Silva killed the myth that anger is good in football
    Their ugly antics in Fulham's loss to Manchester United made them look idiotic 
    We owe the pair of them a debt for putting their poor behaviour on full display

An orthodoxy has been allowed to flourish in football in recent years that anger is good. Its champion is Roy Keane, who was always angry as a player and is always angry as a pundit.

His despair at the pusillanimity of modern football plays well with some of us because we fear that the money that has washed over the Premier League has dulled the hunger in players and managers. Anger is seen, by some, as proof that hunger has survived.

And so, a few weeks ago, when Chelsea manager Graham Potter did not rage and rant and scream when his team were denied a penalty in a high-pressure game at West Ham, when his eyes did not bulge and his veins did not pop, when he did not yell at the fourth official and fleck his face with spittle, he was criticised by a series of analysts for not being angry enough. He was told, believe it or not, that he was setting the wrong example.

It is fashionable to lose it in football, you see. Mikel Arteta, the best manager in the Premier League this season, runs up and down the touchline like a madman who has lost all reason when a decision goes against his Arsenal team.

Jose Mourinho, who has sought to hide his own failings by blaming officials throughout his entire career, was sent off for the third time this season in Roma's defeat at Cremonese last month after an argument with the fourth official.

So maybe we should be grateful to Fulham manager Marco Silva and his centre forward Aleksandar Mitrovic for the way they behaved in the midst of defeat to Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.

Maybe we should be grateful to them for the way they made themselves look so ugly and so pathetic and so stupid. Maybe we should be grateful to them for the way they cost their club a shot at an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Because Silva and Mitrovic and the way they behaved and the punishments that should now be visited upon them, exploded the anger myth. Anger is not good. Anger made both Silva and Mitrovic, a coach and a striker who had been rightly lauded for their contributions to Fulham's superb season thus far, look like small, irrational, idiotic men, men to be pitied rather than admired.

Maybe we owe them a debt for putting their ugliness on full display on a Sunday evening in front of a large audience of kids as well as adults on terrestrial television.

Maybe we should thank them for reminding us again that anger in the professional game perpetuates and intensifies the epidemic of physical and psychological abuse of referees at the grassroots in this country that is one of the biggest and ugliest problems in modern football. It perpetuates the culture of entitlement and infallibility radiated by too many managers and players.

I know people who run junior clubs in this country and think nothing of provoking bar-room brawls one day and standing on a football touchline the next.

Anger is the calling card of too many people who watch grassroots football. Anger that is directed at young referees, anger that inflames other parents, anger directed at young players on an opposing team. Anger that prompted the FA to insist ropes were erected on Sunday morning touchlines to protect kids from mad dads. How did we lose sight so completely of the idea that football is supposed to be fun?

We lost sight of it, sadly, because of people like Silva and Mitrovic. I saw some observers bemoaning a lack of consistency in the absence of punishment for Bruno Fernandes, who pushed a referee's assistant during United's humiliation at Anfield earlier this month, and Mitrovic's red card at Old Trafford. I'm sorry but is this really the time for more tiresome whataboutery?

No, this is the time to say that Mitrovic needs to decide whether he wants to be a professional footballer or a two-bit thug. Sure, Fernandes should have been sent off for putting his hands on the linesman at Anfield but what he did wasn't in the same league as Mitrovic's antics.

It wasn't particularly that Mitrovic grabbed Chris Kavanagh and pulled him back after he had shown a red card to Willian for one of the most blatant goal-line handballs you could wish to see. It was more that Mitrovic then got right in Kavanagh's face and looked as if he was going to attack him. Then, as Kavanagh was forced to retreat, Mitrovic pursued him around the pitch.

The solution is obvious. Mitrovic should not play again this season and, if that happens, he should think himself lucky that the punishment is that mild. What Mitrovic did and the manner in which he did it, is the kind of behaviour that gets a referee physically assaulted at a grassroots game. It's the kind of behaviour that makes kids and lesser players think it's okay to threaten an official.

Ban him and ban Silva, too. Because in some ways, Silva's offence is worse. Mitrovic is a thug but Silva holds a position of responsibility. He is supposed to be setting an example to his players and to others.

Instead of which, when he is confronted by one of his players committing an obvious red-card offence, he goes and acts like a petulant child, throws a water bottle, follows the referee out of his technical area and abrogates all responsibility for his team.

Then, he compounds his idiocy by indulging in absurd and damaging crackpot conspiracy theories about Kavanagh being somehow biased against Fulham and hinting at surprise that the official had been allocated the match in the first place. What? Silva has had a fantastic season in charge of Fulham and rebuilt his career but he needs to grow up fast. He is supposed to be a smart man. He behaved like a clown.

There is no room for that behaviour in football. It is inexcusable. So throw the book at Mitrovic and at Silva, ban Mitrovic for the rest of the season and tell Silva he can come back when he has worked out how not to act like a toddler with a bad case of the terrible twos. With a fool like him, I suppose it may take a while. We can wait.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11882383/OLIVER-HOLT-Aleksandr-Mitrovic-Marco-Silva-showed-anger-not-good-look-football.html

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Aleksandar Mitrovic facing additional FA charges as well as red card for shoving referee

Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing additional FA charges following his shoving of referee Chris Kavanagh during Fulham's FA Cup capitulation against Manchester United

Aleksandar Mitrovic faces additional charges from the FA following the incident which included him shoving of referee Chris Kavanagh during Fulham's FA Cup defeat against Manchester United.

The 28-year-old, who is Serbia's record goalscorer, was dismissed moments after Willian having chased down the match official at Old Trafford, with Fulham leading the game before falling to a 3-1 loss in the quarter-final.

With manager Marco Silva also dismissed, an FA spokesperson has offered a regulation and discipline update that won't make for pleasing reading for Fulham fans.

With the governing body usually only taking action over incidents not acted upon during the game in question, that can be different in 'truly exceptional' circumstances.

A lengthy statement from the FA spokesperson detailed allegations of Silva using abusing or insulting words or gestures, as well details about the alleged behaviour and words of Mitrovic during the same incident.

The statement reads: "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 19 March.

"It's alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour 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 in an orderly fashion."



https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-aleksandar-mitrovic-fa-charges-29508633

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FA makes decision on Aleksandar Mitrovic after referee push and red card in Man Utd outburst

Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off against Manchester United after he shoved referee Chris Kavanagh - and the Football Association has decided that a simple three-match ban for the Fulham star would be "clearly insufficient"

The Football Association has confirmed it has charged Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and manager Marco Silva for their actions which led to them both being sent off against Manchester United.

The Cottagers were leading the FA Cup quarter-final tie 1-0 when referee Chris Kavanagh showed Willian a red card for a deliberate handball which denied a goalscoring opportunity. But it was the aftermath of that incident which looks set to lead to a number of bans.

Mitrovic, who is Fulham's top scorer with 11 Premier League goals was incandescent with rage and pulled Kavanagh back before pointing in his face and shouting at him. The Serbian was duly given a red card, with Silva suffering the same fate for his own angry reaction.

There have been calls for Mitrovic to face a significant ban from Premier League action, with the FA confirming they believe the standard three-match ban for violent conduct is "clearly insufficient" for the severity of the incident.

A statement released on Monday night reads: "Fulham, Marco Silva and Aleksandar Mitrović 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 19 March.

"It's alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour 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."

In regards to Mitrovic they add: "The FA has claimed that the standard punishment which would otherwise apply to Aleksandar Mitrović for the sending off offence of violent conduct that he committed towards the match referee is clearly insufficient.

"In addition, Aleksandar Mitrović'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 in an orderly fashion."

With Fulham reduced to nine men, United made their numerical advantage count, ultimately winning the tie 3-1. Silva and Fulham have been one of the success stories of the season, with the newly-promoted outfit battling for a European place, with much of that success down to the goals of Mitrovic.

Silva, speaking before the FA statement, admitted that he hoped his star striker would avoid an extended ban. "I saw the image of course and I already spoke with Mitro. It is a moment for him to control the emotions," he explained.

"Of course he pushed the referee but I didn't see that being so bad as you are saying, so I hope the people who are going to decide, decide with the fairness the moment deserves."

Silva also suggested that Fulham's issues with Kavanagh went beyond their Old Trafford frustrations, referring back to their 3-1 loss at West Ham in October, when he allowed two goals involving handballs.

He added: "Our story with Chris Kavanagh this season has been really tough as a football club. Before the match we didn't mention anything to the players, it's the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, let's go to do our best to play the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

"That was our goal and I think we showed that in 75 minutes, but they know as well he was the referee for that game at West Ham when we lost with two clear handball goals, it was Chris Kavanagh in that moment. This afternoon everyone saw what happened...Of course in all moments we should control the emotions but we are human beings."

There is precedence for the FA to dole out a heavier sanction, in 1998 Paulo Di Canio was given an 11-match ban for pushing over a referee, while ex-Southampton midfielder received 10 games for a similar incident in 2005.



https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-fa-mitrovic-manutd-fulham-29503344

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Aleksandar Mitrovic: FA says standard ban 'clearly insufficient' as Fulham striker charged

Aleksandar Mitrovic had put Fulham in front with his 12th goal of the season before being sent off at Manchester United

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association said its standard punishment for his sending off at Manchester United was "clearly insufficient".

The Serbian has been charged with violent and improper conduct after a straight red card for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh during Sunday's 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat.

Manager Marco Silva has also been charged with abusive behaviour towards match officials.

Fulham boss Silva will also face an improper conduct charge for allegedly throwing a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee.

And the club has landed an additional charge of failing to control its players in the Old Trafford encounter.

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has called for Mitrovic, 28, to be given a 10-match ban, but manager Silva appealed for "fairness" for his frontman from the FA.

A player is typically suspended for three matches after being shown a straight red card for violent conduct, but that ban can be extended, depending on the circumstances.

Paolo di Canio was banned for 11 games in 1998 for shoving referee Paul Alcock when playing in a Premier League game for Sheffield Wednesday against Arsenal.

"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," the FA said in a statement.

"In addition, Aleksandar Mitrovic's behaviour and/or language was allegedly improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening following his dismissal."

Fulham's 12-goal leading scorer had put his side in front against United early in the second half.

But he was dismissed in the 72nd minute after the hosts were awarded a penalty following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check that resulted in Brazil winger Willian also being sent off for a deliberate handball on the line.

Kavanagh also sent boss Silva to the stands for his actions on the touchline as the referee walked past him to view the pitchside monitor.

An FA statement read: "It's alleged that Marco Silva used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures and/or behaviour 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 that his behaviour was improper."

'More than 10-game ban needed', say refs
Former referees' chief Keith Hackett echoed Sutton's demand for a 10-game ban, while head of the Referees' Association Paul Field said Mitrovic should serve longer for pushing a referee - and even face carrying out community work.

"I hope it's more than 10 games," said Field, who hoped the FA would consider a punishment similar to the nine-month ban Manchester United's Eric Cantona received in 1995 for an attack on a fan at Crystal Palace.

He told BBC Radio 5 live: "Why couldn't he go down to some of the pitches down in London?

"Turn up - there's no car parking space, there's no changing room, there's a cold cup of tea, it's pouring down with rain, the pitches are in poor condition, every player is looking to pull one over on you. And, with all of that, you get abused by the parents. So why not do that for six months?

"At an amateur level, a player is looking at about a year's ban - why doesn't that carry through to the professional game?

"Think about what Eric Cantona did nearly 30 years ago and he got nine months. I think they should put a really decent time on this."

Sutton expressed fears that children and players at grassroots level may repeat Mitrovic's behaviour - a point Field agreed with.

Grassroots referee Simon King also told BBC Radio 5 live there is "100%" a link between the behaviour fans see on the pitch and how players at grassroots level behave.

"I was stunned," he added. "The stalking and intimidation, having to be forcibly dragged away.

"My first thought was, what would have happened had he not been dragged away by his own team-mates? And I think some of the Manchester United players helped get him away from the referee.

"When he initially put his hands on him you cannot do that. It's quite frightening that happens at the top level."

King said he would "100%" support a lengthy ban for Mitrovic and added: "A statement needs to be made to everybody. If that was to happen at any level of football, the ban should be set. People should be aware beforehand."



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65018262

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Fulham face multiple discipline charges
Fulham face multiple disciplinary charges from the Football Association following their FA Cup quarter-final exit at Manchester United yesterday.

Head coach Marco Silva, who was sent off at Old Trafford, forward Aleksandar Mitrovic, who also received a red card, and the club collectively have been charged with failing to control their players in and after the 72nd minute of the fixture.

The FA have also claimed that the regular suspension for the Serbian striker would be insufficient – paving the way for a longer ban for the centre forward.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2023/03/fulham-face-multiple-discipline-charges/

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Fulham's Mitrovic faces extended ban for FA Cup diatribe

LONDON (AP) — Aleksandar Mitrovic could face an extended ban after his furious reaction to being sent off in Fulham's loss to Manchester United on Sunday.

The English Football Association said on Monday the standard three-game suspension for a straight red card was "clearly insufficient."

The Fulham striker reacted angrily when Willian was sent off for handling Jadon Sancho's goalbound shot in United's 3-1 win in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Mitrovic then further remonstrated with referee Chris Kavanagh after being shown red himself, charging towards him on the field 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 body said in a statement. "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 manager Marco Silva has also been charged after being sent off for his reaction 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" before and after his dismissal. He is also alleged to have thrown a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee, which the FA described as improper behavior.

Fulham led 1-0 before going into meltdown when Willian was sent off and United was awarded a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes converted. Marcel Sabitzer fired United in front and Fernandes added a third.

Fulham has also been accused of failing to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.



https://apnews.com/article/fulham-red-cards-mitrovic-bf989d7fca3fa833ce4ced86c22ebeba

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BREAKING: Mitrovic 'could be banned for the rest of the season' after shoving the referee

Fulham star man Alexandar Mitrovic could face a ban that will rule him out of the remainder of the 22/23 season.

On Sunday, Marco Silva's men arrived at Old Trafford looking to end Manchester United's treble hopes.

After scoring the opener with 50 minutes on the clock, things started to unravel drastically for Mitrovic and Fulham in the 72nd minute.

Jadon Sancho had rounded Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno before Willian seemingly prevented the ball going into the back of the net with his arm.

During the VAR check, Fulham boss was sent off for mouthing off towards the referee Chris Kavanagh.

Kavanagh then pointed to the spot and showed Willian a red card.

At this point, the red mist descended onto Mitrovic as he got far too close and personal with Kavanagh, shoving him with his chest, which resulted in another red card.

On Monday night, the FA officially charged the Serbian, whilst hinting at a potential lengthy ban.

A statement read: "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."

This could mean that Mitrovic is facing a long time away from the pitch and according to The Times, he could miss the remainder of Fulham's season.

The president of the Referee's Association, Paul Field, has urged the suspension to be longer than 10 matches, which means Mitrovic will not play again this season.

Field said: "I hope it's more than 10 games. That only really goes through to the end of the season.

"Think about what Eric Cantona did nearly 30 years ago and he got nine months. I think they should put a really decent time on this."

How long will Mitrovic be banned for? Only time will tell.



https://www.sportbible.com/football/fulham-aleksandar-mitrovic-red-card-man-utd-fa-cup-081495-20230320