EPL: Reece James charged by FA for abusing match official

Chelsea captain, Reece James has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for using ‘abusive words’ towards a match official in the tunnel after the Blues’ Premier League 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa.

“Reece James has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 following Chelsea’s Premier League game against Aston Villa,” a statement from the FA read on Wednesday.

“It’s alleged that the defender used improper and/or insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official in the tunnel after the game.

“Reece James has until Friday, 29 September, to provide a response to this charge.”

James is currently out injured with a hamstring injury.

The England defender has not featured for Mauricio Pochettino’s side since the first Premier League game of the season.

EPL: Reece James charged by FA for abusing match official



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