Mike Dean ‘will NOT be fourth official’ for Premier League clash after Mauricio Pochettino incident

Mike Dean has been faraway from his place as fourth official for Wednesday’s Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham, in response to experiences.

Dean will now oversee the Manchester Metropolis vs West Ham fixture on the identical day, in response to football.london, having been involved in an incident with Mauricio Pochettino, the Spurs supervisor, final weekend.

The 50-year-old was referee for Tottenham’s journey to Burnley on Saturday and was method by Pochettino and Jesus Perez, his assistant, after the full-time whistle blew on the north Londoners’ 2-1 defeat.

It’s alleged Dean stated one thing whereas Pochettino’s again was turned which led to the Argentine confronting the official and having to be held again by his employees.

“Typically some issues occur on the pitch and I’ll hold it on the pitch,” Pochettino told talkSPORT after the match.

“I stated earlier within the week that this is able to be a tough recreation for us – and while you lose the feelings are there.

“But when we have to blame somebody, it’s ourselves. First the supervisor after which the crew and everybody.”

Dean and Pochettino were due to be reunited on Wednesday when Spurs visit Stamford Bridge, but the report claims the Professional Game Match Officials Board have altered their appointments by moving Dean to oversee proceedings at the Etihad instead.

Kevin Friend has reportedly been chosen to replace Dean as fourth official for Chelsea vs Tottenham, with Andre Marriner acting as referee.

Tottenham will hope to get back to winning ways on Wednesday against the Blues, who were not in Premier League action over the weekend due to the Carabao Cup final taking place on Sunday.

Maurizio Sarri’s side were beaten by Manchester City on penalties, though post-match headlines have been dominated by goalkeeper Kepa’s refusal to be substituted in the direction of the tip of extra-time.