Eva Carneiro takes legal action against Jose Mourinho


Eva Carneiro (left) and Jose Mourinho clashed on the touchline after Eden Hazard received treatment against Swansea

Jose Mourinho is to be the subject of an individual legal claim from former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro.
Legal papers will be served on Mourinho this week as part of separate but connected claims against him and against the club.
It means that Mourinho will have to appear in person at an employment tribunal unless the case is settled out of court beforehand.
Under employment law, an individual can be personally liable for damages if victimisation or discrimination can be proved.
Physio Jon Fearn (left) and former club doctor Eva Carneiro (right) treat Eden Hazard in the closing moments of Chelsea's draw with Swansea
The claim against Mourinho will be on the basis that he was instrumental in the actions against Carneiro in having her dropped from first-team duties and effectively demoted.
The latest development will heap even more pressure on the 52-year-old who has seen his side lose six out of 11 matches in the Premier League so far to leave the reigning champions in 15th spot in the table.
The controversy over Carneiro goes back to August 8, the opening day of the season, when Mourinho criticised her and head physio Jon Fearn for going on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard after being called on by referee Michael Oliver
Jose Mourinho was keen to play down last week's incident involving club medics Eva Carneiro and Jon Fearn

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