Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy has described the fallout surrounding the incident between Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis as an "overreaction".
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) released a statement on Monday confirming that the linesman will not be on the touchline while the FA investigates the flashpoint that occurred during the Reds' 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
Sky Sports cameras picked up the key moment, which transpired just after Paul Tierney brought the first-half to a close, as the 38-year-old appeared to elbow the Scotland international.
