Everton in row with Belgian FA over Marouane Fellaini

13 October 2009 09:00
Marouane Fellaini 300[LNB]THE Belgian FA is trying to block Marouane Fellaini from playing for Everton against Wolves this weekend.[LNB]But the Blues insist they have done nothing wrong and are waiting for FIFA to make a ruling.[LNB]The Blues' midfielder believed he had an agreement in place with coach Dick Advocaat that if he played in Belgium's win over Turkey last weekend, he would be released from tomorrow's clash with Estonia in order to undergo wisdom teeth surgery.[LNB]But Advocaat has refused permission for Fellaini to step down and has asked FIFA to apply their five-day rule.[LNB]That ruling means any player missing an international fixture after being called up, without the permission of that country to do so - will be banned from playing any match for the next five-days.[LNB]Everton are bewildered by the Belgium FA's stance.[LNB]'We released Marouane for both games and have complied with all our obligations,' Everton spokesman Ian Ross said.

Source: Liverpool_Echo