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Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to return to touchline for Leeds United clash after FA charge

Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi has served a one-match ban and has been fined £15,000 following his red card against Fulham.

De Zerbi was not in the dugout for Brighton's win over West Ham at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, but will be back for next weekend's trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United.

The Albion manager was critical of referee Darren England's performance in his side's 1-0 defeat to Fulham last month. Manor Solomon scored late for the Cottagers to condemn Brighton to defeat, and De Zerbi was shown a red card shortly after the full-time whistle.

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A statement from the FA reads: "Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi has been suspended from the touchline for one match and fined £15,000 following their Premier League game against Fulham on Saturday, February 18.

"The head coach admitted that his behaviour on the pitch at full time was improper and that his behaviour and/or language in the tunnel afterwards towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. An independent regulatory commission imposed his sanctions following a subsequent hearing."

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