Chelsea’s manager Maurizio Sarrihas said that the club will accept the punishment the Football Association (FA) sees fit to impose over assistant coach Marco Ianni’s provocative celebration after their late equaliser against Manchester United last Saturday.
Speaking today ahead of Chelsea’s Europa League home clash with Belarus outfit BATE Borisov, Sarriadmitted Ianni’sbehaviour in provoking United manager Jose Mourinho had been wrong but added he would give him a second chance.Ianni, who was charged with improper conduct by the FA following the 2-2 draw, apologized immediately to Mourinho.
Tensions escalated in front of the Stamford Bridge tunnel after Ross Barkley’s equaliser deep into stoppage time saw Chelsea snatch a point.Former Chelsea manager Mourinho was angered by the way Ianni celebrated in front of the United bench.
Mourinho leapt from his seat and had to be restrained by security staff as a melee ensued, although after both Sarri and Ianniapologized he said the matter was closed.
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