UEFA\u2019s Control, Ethic and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has issued a formal warning to Chelsea winger Pedro Neto after he pushed a ball boy during last week\u2019s Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain. Neto faced an accusation of unsporting conduct but avoided a fine or suspension.<\/p>\n
Neto spoke immediately after the match and expressed clear remorse. \u201cI\u2019m not like this,\u201d he told TNT Sports. \u201cIt was in the heat of the moment and I want to apologise. I gave him my shirt. I\u2019m really sorry about it\u2014I feel I have to apologize to him.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy French is not very good, and Vitinha came over and said to him I was not like this. I said sorry about 35 times. He could see what happened and was happy with the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under Article 15 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulation, unsporting conduct can carry a one-match ban. The CEDB noted only a formal warning was required, and it is possible Neto\u2019s immediate contrition influenced the outcome. The regulations also allow typical suspensions to be reduced \u201cif the circumstances of the case so require.\u201d<\/p>\n
That decision means Neto is available for the Champions League return leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. He made a positive contribution in Paris, assisting Chelsea\u2019s second goal in the game.<\/p>\n
Neto has been a regular this season. Only Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (44) has made more appearances than Neto\u2019s 42 across all competitions. Neto ranks fifth for total minutes on the pitch and has produced 16 goal contributions, with 10 goals and six assists. Those figures are bettered only by Fern\u00e1ndez (12 goals, six assists) and Jo\u00e3o Pedro (18 goals, nine assists).<\/p>\n
He should also be reasonably fresh for the midweek fixture, having served a domestic suspension in the Premier League over the weekend as Chelsea lost to Newcastle United.<\/p>\n
The formal warning closes the disciplinary chapter, and Neto is free to play as Chelsea prepare to host PSG for the second leg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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