Everton supervisor Frank Lampard has been charged by the Soccer Affiliation (FA) following his feedback after the Toffees’ defeat to Liverpool final month.
The previous Chelsea and England midfielder criticised the referee of their 2-0 defeat away at their perennial rivals, saying his facet have been denied a penalty which may have been awarded if it was a Liverpool participant.
The FA has now hit Lampard with a high-quality, saying he implied bias whereas additionally attacking the integrity of the match officers.
A press release from the FA learn: “Frank Lampard has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to post-match media feedback that me made following Everton FC’s Premier League match towards Liverpool FC on Sunday 24 April 2022.
“It’s alleged that the supervisor’s feedback represent improper conduct as they suggest bias and/or assault the integrity of the match referee – or referees usually – and/or convey the sport into disrepute opposite to FA Rule E3.1.
“Frank Lampard has till Monday 9 Might 2022 to supply a response.”
Everton are at present within the pink zone within the Premier League, and the cost may impact the group as they battle to keep away from relegation.
Subsequent up for the Toffees is a match on the King Energy Stadium, towards Leicester Metropolis.
