Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea after being handed an additional one-match ban for improper conduct.
Maguire’s Improper Conduct Charge
An independent regulatory commission charged Maguire on April 1 for acting in an “improper manner” after swearing at fourth official Matt Donohue following his red card against Bournemouth on March 20.
The England international was reacting to being sent off for the denial of a goalscoring opportunity when he pushed Cherries forward Evanilson, before Eli Junior Kroupi scored from the spot to equalise in added time.
He missed the 2-1 defeat to Leeds United on Monday while serving his suspension for the red card, and will now miss the trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday due to the additional ban.
FA Statement and Further Details
The 33-year-old has admitted to the offence and was also handed a £30,000 fine.
A statement from the FA on April 1 read: “It is alleged that the defender acted in an improper manner and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the fourth official following his dismissal.”
Defensive Issues for United
United will now be without both Maguire and Lisandro Martinez against Chelsea after the Argentina centre-back was sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair during the defeat to Leeds.