Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has been charged by the FA for alleged improper conduct, after angrily confronting referee Mike Dean following Spurs' 2-1 defeat to Burnley at the weekend.
Frustrations were high in the Spurs camp after conceding an 83rd minute strike to Ashley Barnes after the returning Harry Kane had cancelled out Chris Wood's opener, with the defeat leaving a huge dent in the London side's title aspirations.
The manager, usually a cool-header figure, opted to vent his frustrations at main official Mike Dean, and admitted after the match that he crossed a line with his reaction.
Wow!
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 23, 2019
Fair to say Mauricio Pochettino is not happy with referee Mike Dean after his side’s loss at Turf Moor!
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That's a view corroborated by the FA, who issued a statement on Monday which read: "Mauricio Pochettino has been charged with two breaches of FA Rule E3 following the game against Burnley on Saturday [23 February 2019].
"It is alleged the Tottenham Hotspur manager’s language and/or behaviour at the end of the fixture – both on the pitch and in or around the tunnel area – amounted to improper conduct.
Mauricio Pochettino has been charged with two breaches of FA Rule E3. Full statement: https://t.co/8pob0CRmbm. pic.twitter.com/KVfC7UmUZZ
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) February 25, 2019
"He has until 18:00 on 28 February 2019 to respond to the charge."
It's the first time since taking over at Spurs back in 2014 that the former Southampton manager has been charged by the FA for his conduct, but he could now be facing a fine or a touchline ban pending a disciplinary hearing or the outcome of any potential appeal.
Source : 90min