Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will not serve a touchline ban against Chelsea – but his side will be without Joao Pedro.
The Brazilian is set to miss Saturday’s match at Stamford Bridge due to an ankle injury sustained during the tackle by Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White which sparked the late drama. Gibbs-White was dismissed for a second yellow card following the incident, with Hurzeler and Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo subsequently sent off, before all three were on Tuesday charged by the FA.
Hurzeler, who was punished for stepping on to the Amex Stadium pitch after the foul on Pedro, this week had a “very respectful” conversation with Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer of Professional Game Match Officials Limited.
Pedro came on as a 71st-minute substitute against Forest after missing Albion’s previous two matches with an injury sustained on international duty with Brazil. The 23-year-old now faces another spell on the sidelines.
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