Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier has been charged by the FA following an incident that occurred in their FA Cup tie against Norwich City last month.
Eric Dier Charged by FA
The Incident
The incident overshadowed FA Cup Fifth Round tie, which Norwich won on penalties at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Following the final whistle, the 26-year-old was filmed climbing into the stand. It is alleged that he was going to protect his brother – who was in the stand and at the game – after he was involved in an altercation.
Speaking after the game, Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, said to the BBC: “I think Eric did what we professionals cannot do but probably every one of us would do.”
“I repeat we professionals cannot do it, but I repeat I am with the player and I understand the player. The fans were with the team until the last penalty kick that we missed.
“This person insulted Eric, the family was there, the younger brother was not happy with the situation.”
Following the charge, the England international now has until 8 May to respond.
The Game
As previously aforementioned, the incident only added to Spurs’ troubles after being knocked out on penalties.
Jose Mourinho’s side did take the lead through Jan Vertonghen, whose header beat Tim Krul to find the back of the net.
However, they could not add more goals in what was a lacklustre performance.
Their opponents matched them in their efforts, and eventually scored the equaliser in the 78th minute. Second-choice striker Josip Drmic capitalised on a mistake by Michel Vorm and levelled the score for the visitors.
The two sides could not be separated through extra-time, but the Canaries were eventually victorious on penalties.
Daniel Farke’s side will now face Manchester United at Carrow Road in the next round of the FA Cup.
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