Aleksandar Mitrovic has apologized for grabbing maintain of referee Chris Kavanagh throughout Fulham’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester United.
Fulham boss Marco Silva has additionally mentioned sorry for his dismissal in his aspect’s 3-1 quarter-final loss earlier this month, with each males saying they regretted their actions.
Mitrovic was proven a straight pink card for dealing with Kavanagh after the referee awarded a penalty and dismissed teammate Willian for deliberate handball.
The Serbia striker, ready to be taught his punishment after being charged by the Soccer Affiliation for violent conduct, mentioned his reactions have been “fallacious” and that he had apologized to Kavanagh.
Silva has been charged with a number of misdemeanors, together with improper conduct, improper conduct and abusing match officers.
Mitrovic mentioned he had time to replicate on “a really emotional” match whereas on worldwide obligation.
“On a private degree, I remorse my actions that led to me being despatched off. I allowed my frustration to get the higher of me, and the way I reacted was fallacious,” he mentioned.
“I used to be making an attempt to get the referee’s consideration, however I admire that I should not have put my arms on him and I perceive why he confirmed me a pink card, my first in-game sending off for Fulham and my first because the 2015- 16 season.”
The Soccer Affiliation have since introduced the usual punishment for Mitrovic’s dismissal – a three-game ban – can be “clearly inadequate”.
Mitrovic added: “I’ve accepted the three-match ban for my pink card, I’ve spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologize, and I’ve volunteered to just accept a membership high-quality.
“I now need 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.
“Within the meantime, I want to reiterate my remorse that this occurred.
“I’ve already mentioned sorry to my teammates, however I’d additionally wish to apologize to the Fulham followers.”
Silva, who has additionally been charged individually for feedback made about Kavanagh after his aspect’s meltdown at Outdated Trafford, mentioned he ought to have dealt with “a really troublesome second” higher.
“I remorse what occurred and I’ve spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologize,” he mentioned.
“He is aware of that I respect him and the job he has to do. Sadly, we didn’t see eye-to-eye on the day, however I acknowledge that he is among the prime referees on this nation and I do know that, when our paths cross once more, there will likely be mutual respect between us.”
