Constantine Hatzidakis apologises to Andy Robertson after ‘elbow’ with official to face no FA action | Football News
The FA says it will be taking no further action against Constantine Hatzidakis after the match official appeared to elbow Andy Robertson during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Arsenal last weekend.
The incident occurred as the players were leaving the pitch at half-time during the Premier League meeting at Anfield, with Robertson approaching Hatzidakis before he then complained of being caught by the official.
No action was taken at the time and, after reviewing the incident, the FA said: “We have thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence in relation to the recent incident at Anfield involving the Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson and match official Constantine Hatzidakis, and we will be taking no further action.
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Former referee Dermot Gallagher provided expert analysis after assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis appeared to elbow Liverpool’s Andy Robertson
“Our comprehensive process involved reviewing detailed statements from Liverpool and PGMOL, as well as multiple angles of video footage, in relation to both the incident and its surrounding circumstances.”
In a statement released through PGMOL, the match officials’ body, Hatzidakis revealed he had apologised to Robertson.
“I fully assisted the FA with their investigation and have discussed the matter directly with Andy Robertson during an open and positive conversation,” said Hatzidakis.
“It was certainly not my intention to make any contact with Andy as I pulled my arm away from him and for that I have apologised.
“I look forward to returning to officiating matches.”
More to follow….
How the incident unfolded
Robertson goes to approach Hatzidakis at the end of the first half
Hatzidakis’ elbow then appears to hit Robertson in the face
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