Ethan Mbappé will soon be fixed. Sent off directly in the 56th minute after deliberately hitting Natan in the face, during the first day of the Champions League against Real Bétis (3-2 defeat), the Lille player is already guaranteed to miss his team’s next European meeting, on October 13 on the Arsenal pitch.
But according to The Teamthe Lille resident could pay much more for his expulsion. His sanction could indeed be much greater. With regard to Article 15 of the UEFA disciplinary regulations, his action could be qualified as “brutal conduct” or “assault”two qualifications likely to result in three matches of firm suspension.
Ethan Mbappé risks big
The 19-year-old quickly apologized in an Instagram Story, with strong words. “I would like to apologize to my teammates, staff and supporters for this unacceptable gesture. The defeat is entirely my fault, I take responsibility for it. I left my teammates struggling in the biggest competition. Sorry “he wrote.
The sanction could even increase to five matches if the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body considers, after examining the referee’s report, that it is a
“serious assault”. A decision which would then deprive Ethan Mbappé of a large part of the league phase. The UEFA verdict should come before the end of September. Lille and its player will then have the opportunity to appeal the decision.
