The on-loan Atletico Madrid striker felt contact across the again of his neck from the 27-year-old official through the win over Eibar
The referee who appeared to clip Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata on the again of the top has been banned for 2 video games.
Javier Alberola was concerned in a skirmish with the on-loan Atletico Madrid striker through the La Liga victory over Eibar.
In consequence, Morata was left incensed after the official made contact together with his neck within the closing levels.
On the full-time whistle, the Spain worldwide tried to confront the 27-year-old however was held again by teammates.
Regardless of Alberola insisting the contact was harmless, the Spanish FA determined to axe him from choice for the subsequent two rounds of matches within the high flight.
After the match on Sunday, Atletico supervisor Diego Simeone leapt to the defence of Morata.
He stated: “Morata was not glad. In reality, he was irritated.
“That motion jogged my memory after I was banned for 4 video games after I did one thing much like the fourth official.”
Atleti team-mate Koke added: “I had by no means seen a referee do one thing like that.
“He (Morata) felt a clip across the again of the neck and obtained irritated on the referee. He’s solely human.
“If the referee made a mistake it must be seemed upon. I have no idea if the ought to be sanctioned; that’s for others to resolve.
“However one factor sure is that the incident needs to be checked out.”
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