Vincent Kompany charged by FA for protesting referee

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has been accused of misconduct by the Football Association following the 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Tempers was furious after referee Darren England awarded a penalty to the Blues in the 40th minute for Lorenz Assignon’s foul on Mykhailo Mudryk. The Burnley defender also received a second yellow card, meaning the Clarets were forced to play the second half with 10 men.

Kompany was sacked for protesting on the phone and later expressed his opinion that managers were not doing well in the league.

“I’ll keep saying what I think,” Kompany said.

“I’m not shying away from it and I’ve said it to the referees themselves, the officials, refereeing hasn’t been good enough this season.

“And I have said that in, I think, a constructive way, understanding as well the fact it’s not easy for them. The scrutiny is massive, the pressure is bigger than it’s ever been on the officials.

“I think the addition of VAR and more opinions and more officials doesn’t make it easy for them to do their jobs.

“I haven’t got any issues with being fined. I just want it to be right.”

Burnley’s manager has been charged with misconduct, the FA announced on Wednesday.

The following statements were made in the statement: “It is alleged that the manager’s language and/or behaviour around the 40th minute was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting towards a match official and/or questioned their integrity.”

Kompany has until 18:00 on Friday, April 5 to respond to the complaint.