Former doctor of the Chelsea team Eva Carniero has asked for a public apology from Jose Mourinho according to her lawyer. The doctor was part of the Chelsea medical team but was confronted by the Portuguese manager during a Premier League clash for going on the pitch without his permission
She was later criticized by the manager which led to her being dropped from first team duty after the incident during the Swansea game on the opening day of the season. Carneiro resigned from her post in December citing, alleged victimization and discrimination as her reasons for her departure.
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And now Mourinho is set to face personal legal action from the Doctor and her lawyers for his actions and comments. The 42-year-old specialist also has an ongoing private employment tribunal with the football club which took place today at the at Croydon Employment Tribunal.
Speaking to media outlet ITV News her lawyer said,“We’re not expecting a resolution today. The two sides are so far apart financially. And we want Mr. Mourinho to make a public apology.”
Carneiro served as Chelsea’s doctor from 2009 until 2015 but this was her first spell working under Mourinho. The settlement proposed by the judge must be agreed upon by all three parties i.e Carneiro, Chelsea and Mourinho. If any of the parties does not find it satisfactory then the case would proceed to an employment tribunal.
The hearing for that case will then be heard in public on the 6th of June according to Press Association Sport. Statements from witnesses, several documents including text messages and emails will all be made public for the case.
Mourinho, Carniero and few other representatives will also be called as witnesses for the hearing. Chelsea have refused to comment on the situation but there is a possibility that Mourinho and the club could settle the case at any time.
Jose Mourinho after the Swansea game had called the club doctor “impulsive and naive” when she and the physio came on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard who was down injured.
Mourinho might return to Premier League in the summer
Several rumours have linked Jose Mourinho with a to Manchester United in the summer after Louis Van Gaal has been unable to achieve the standards expected of a manager of the club.
After Sunday’s loss to West Brom, a game which saw Juan Mata receive his first career red card the Dutchman under even more pressure as the Red Devils currently sit sixth in the table 3 points behind Manchester City in fourth who have a game in hand.
If United fail to qualify for the CHampiosn League next season th management might look to bring in the former Chelsea boss to Old Trafford
