Chelsea Shock: Reece James Exposed in Aston Villa Tunnel Incident – The Untold Story
Chelsea's captain, Reece James, fined £90k and handed a one-match ban by the FA for improper conduct towards a match official in the tunnel following their 1-0 loss to Aston Villa The incident occurred last month after a disappointing defeat
Reece James has received a £90,000 fine from the FA and is facing a one-game suspension. This comes as a consequence of his use of 'inappropriate, disrespectful, and offensive' language and conduct towards a match official after Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in the previous month.
The incident occurred shortly after James was appointed as the club captain earlier this summer. In addition to the recent disciplinary action, he has also been sidelined for eight matches due to a hamstring injury sustained during a training session in August.
Ever since then, the 23-year-old has remained in the stands. However, during last month's 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, he approached the match officials in the tunnel after the game had ended. Subsequently, James was charged by the FA and on Wednesday, it was announced that he would be suspended for one game for directing improper, insulting, or abusive words towards referee Jarred Gillet or one of his assistants.
James will be unable to participate in the trip to Burnley, regardless of his current fitness status, according to the FA statement. The statement states that Reece James has been penalized with a one-game suspension and a fine of £90,000 for violating FA Rule E3 during Chelsea's Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday 24 September.
The defender acknowledged using inappropriate, offensive, and disrespectful language and behavior towards a match official in the tunnel after the game had ended.
An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed these penalties after a hearing, and a written explanation will be released as soon as possible.
Mauricio Pochettino saw Malo Gusto being sent off after his yellow card for a tackle on Lucas Digne was elevated to a red card following a VAR review.
On the previous Monday, Marc Cucurella was forced to switch positions and play as a right-back, which was unfamiliar to him. Meanwhile, Levi Colwill assumed the left-back role due to Ben Chilwell's hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him out for a minimum of two months.
Chelsea's October fixtures
Saturday October 7: Burnley (A), Premier League, 3pmSaturday October 21: Arsenal (H), Premier League, live on We, 5.30pm
Saturday October 28: Brentford (H), Premier League, 12.30pm
