Charged With Commotion Against Liverpool, Chelsea Have Until Friday To Respond To FA Decision

Reece James just got a straight red card which resulted in a fuss (Twitter @reecejames)

JAKARTA - Chelsea have been charged by the English Football Association (FA) for allegedly failing to control their players in the aftermath of the commotion in the English Premier League match against Liverpool, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday, 28 August.

The FA's decision on Wednesday was taken in relation to two incidents before half-time when Reece James was sent off and Liverpool were awarded a penalty.

The Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and defender Antonio Rudiger also received yellow cards for protesting strongly against the referee's decision.

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel later said he was unhappy with the referee.

We're into the final 15 minutes and it's still level at Anfield. 1-1 [76'] #LIVCHE pic.twitter.com/MrRump1uFZ

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 28, 2021

Referee Anthony Taylor awarded a penalty and was shown a straight red card for James after only briefly viewing the handball on the VAR monitor on the touchline.

Chelsea have until Friday, September 3 (local time) to respond to the FA's decision.

"Chelsea FC have been charged with two breaches of FA Rule E20.1 following the English Premier League match against Liverpool FC on Saturday (28/08-21)," the FA said in a statement.

"It is alleged that Chelsea FC failed to ensure its players behaved in an orderly manner in the 48th minute of the first half and after the halftime whistle."