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Eva Carneiro: Doctor's treatment by Jose Mourinho condemned by Fifa chief

The Blues boss is set to face the media today

Friday 14 August 2015 09:16 BST

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been criticised by Professor Jiri Dvorak, the chief medical officer at Fifa, after Dr Eva Carneiro and physiotherapist Jon Fearn had their responsibilities cut back.

The pair rushed onto the pitch in the latter stages of the opening weekend 2-2 draw with Swansea City to treat Eden Hazard, after being called on by referee Michael Oliver, only to be greeted with the fury of their manager upon their return to the bench.

The Portuguese boss believed they were 'naive' to treat the Belgian international, meaning he had to leave the field temporarily, when Chelsea were already down to ten men following the dismissal of Thibaut Courtois.

Carneiro and Fearn have been punished and are not expected to be on the bench for Sunday’s Premier League match away to Manchester City.

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Mourinho, meanwhile, is expected to face the media today where is will be asked why he has responded so furiously towards the pair.

Professor Dvorak told the Daily Telegraph: "In medical aspects, in medical diagnosis, the manager has nothing to say. This is our professional law and our ethical duty to look after the players’ health."

Asked if a manager or head coach could theatrically tell their medical team not to enter the field of play, he added: "I can’t see such a situation and we have to defend the position of the doctor.

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CHELSEA: Thibaut Courtois

Was untroubled early on, but when called into action, made several comfortable saves to keep the home side in the game. He let himself down, though, by being sent off after rushing forwards and making a challenge on Gomis just inside the area. 5

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Branislav Ivanovic

Forayed forwards and even had a go at goal, though it was well high. He struggled to contain the pace of Montero in the second half although he tried to make up for it by attacking towards the end of the match. 5

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Gary Cahill

Linked up well, as you’d expect, with his central defensive partner Terry and had a commanding presence in front of Courtois. 6

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John Terry

The captain produced a brilliant last-ditch tackle to slow down Gomis’ shot, allowing Ivanovic to then clear the danger. 6

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Cesar Azpilicueta

Ayew was a menace for the left-back but he did well in a position that he does not have any competition for, at the moment. 6

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Nemanja Matic

Made some good tackles in midfield to protect the back line but felt he didn’t have the presence he normally does. 6

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Cesc Fabregas

Last season’s top assist holder pulled the strings in midfield for the champions. 6

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Oscar

Delivered a superb free-kick to open the scoring and really looked motivated following his summer assertion that he wants to challenge Hazard for the PFA Player of the Year award. 7

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Willian

Chelsea’s second goal may go down as an own one, but it was the Brazilian’s fine shot that created it. He proved a constant threat down the right flank. 8

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Eden Hazard

Ran riot with his pace on the left flank but couldn’t get on the score-sheet. Looked bright for the home side. 7

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Diego Costa

Despite passing a late fitness test, the striker was sharp throughout the match although he couldn’t find the breakthrough moment to get a goal. His fitness will prove important if Chelsea want to retain their title this term. 7

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From the bench: Asmir Begovic

ame on to replace the red-carded Courtois and couldn’t do much to stop Gomis’ penalty. But the goalkeeper made a good stop to keep out Montero’s shot later and handled all of his tests with ease. His recent performances will certainly put pressure on Courtois for the No.1 spot this season. 7

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Radamel Falcao

Didn’t have much time to make a real impact with the game already 2-2. It remains to be seen whether he can resurrect his career at Stamford Bridge. 6

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SWANSEA CITY: Lukasz Fabianski

Ran off his line a few times early on to make some good save but was helpless to prevent Willian’s goal going in after Fernandez’s touch allowed the ball to loop over him. Saved a Hazard shot late on literally with his face but was commanding in goal for the visitors. 7

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Kyle Naughton

Struggled with Hazard’s pace but defended well otherwise. 6

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Ashley Williams

After confirming he will stay at the club this week amid links to Crystal Palace and Everton, Swansea’s captain put in a good display but made some cynical late challenges to keep Chelsea at bay. 6

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Federico Fernandez

The centre-back produced some good defending early on, but was lucky to have not conceded a penalty for his tackle on Costa in the first half. 5

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Neil Taylor

The combination of Willian and Ivanovic caused the defender problems with the Brazilian, in particular, regularly finding space behind him. 5

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Gylfi Sigurdsson

Saw his attempt at goal stopped by Courtois, could have done better, but was otherwise quiet. 6

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Jonjo Shelvey

The only thing he didn’t get in this game was a goal. He was consistently involved in Swansea’s attacks from midfield, providing key crosses to his teammate, and was a constant nuisance for the Chelsea players. 7

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Ki Sung-yeung

Came off with an injury just before half-time but did make one key piece of play in attack when he fired a shot at Courtois. One felt he could have done better there. 6

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Andre Ayew

The former Marseille player looks to be a fabulous free transfer for Swansea after scoring the equaliser and forcing Chelsea to deal with his pace while helping his colleagues by tracking back and defending. 8

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Jefferson Montero

Provided tons of pace for Swansea down the left wing and whipped in some dangerous crosses for Gomis in the first half. He then came out in the second period and really troubled Ivanovic, regularly getting in behind the right-back and threatening to score. 7

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Bafetimbi Gomis

The striker should have opened the scoring for the visitors with his two early chances, but he made up for it with a well-taken penalty in the second half. He was involved in almost every single Swansea attack and also dropped back to defend. A fine showing for the striker. 9

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From the bench: Jack Cork

Came on in the 40th minute and made a few early tackles, which resulted in a booking. But his work helped protect the back four. 7

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Wayne Routledge

Went for goal within minutes of coming on but was stopped by Begovic. A good cameo appearance. 6

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Eder

The summer signing from Braga came on in the second half and didn’t have much to do – but did make a key intervention to put a stop to Ivanovic’s late attack. 6

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"Everyone involved has to respect the fact the doctor is in charge. I don’t want to interfere with the club as such, but I would endorse clearly what the team doctor and the physiotherapist did. When they were asked, they had to come on to the pitch."

Despite remaining as the Blues' club doctor, Carneiro is now no longer allowed to attend matches, training sessions or even enter the team hotel. With her position becoming more perilous, she may seek legal advice as the possibility of constructive dismissal increasing.

Chelsea have so far refused to comment on the matter with the Premier League club regarding it as an internal employment issue.

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