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