Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: March 29, 2023, 23:22 IST
Fulham star Alexander Mitrovic (AP)
Aleksandar Mitrovic was proven a straight purple card for grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh after the referee awarded a penalty and dismissed Fulham’s Willian for deliberate handball on the road
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic mentioned on Wednesday that he regrets a push on referee Chris Kavanagh throughout a controversial FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Manchester United that’s anticipated to land the Serbian a prolonged ban.
Mitrovic was proven a straight purple card for grabbing Kavanagh after the referee awarded a penalty and dismissed Fulham’s Willian for deliberate handball on the road.
The Football Association have since introduced the usual punishment for Mitrovic’s dismissal – a three-game ban – can be “clearly inadequate”.
Fulham were leading 1-0 at the time of the red cards, but went on to lose 3-1.
“On a personal level, I regret my actions that led to me being sent off. I allowed my frustration to get the better of me, and how I reacted was wrong,” mentioned Mitrovic in a press release posted on the membership’s web site.
“I’ve accepted the three-match ban for my purple card, I’ve spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologise, and I’ve volunteered to just accept a membership high quality.
“I now wish to do what I can to place this incident behind me and get again to serving to my teammates on the pitch as quickly as potential.”
Fulham boss Marco Silva was also shown a red card at Old Trafford for his protestations towards the officials.
Silva has been charged with multiple misdemeanours, including improper conduct, improper behaviour and abusing match officials.
“I regret what happened and I have spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologise,” mentioned the Portuguese coach.
“He is aware of that I respect him and the job he has to do. Unfortunately, we didn’t see eye-to-eye on the day, however I recognise that he is without doubt one of the prime referees on this nation and I do know that, when our paths cross once more, there might be mutual respect between us.”
There have been calls for Mitrovic to be banned for up to 10 games.
The loss of the 28-year-old could prove vital in Fulham’s unexpected challenge to qualify for Europe.
Silva’s men sit ninth in the Premier League, three points off seventh, which is likely to be enough for a place in the Europa Conference League next season.
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