Source: SKY_Sports
Uefa - Fletcher red stands
Manchester United have been told that Darren Fletcher's UEFA Champions League red card will not be overturned.[LNB] The Red Devils midfielder was dismissed 15 minutes from time in Tuesday night's 4-1 aggregate victory over Arsenal in the semi-final second leg at Emirates Stadium, ruling him out of the final in Rome later this month.[LNB]Replays showed that the Scotland international had touched the ball before bringing down Cesc Fabregas in the area but referee Roberto Rosetti had no hesitation in sending a downcast Fletcher from the field.[LNB]Uefa has now confirmed that the only grounds for an appeal against the decision would be if there was a case of mistaken identity, meaning Fletcher is certain to miss out on the showpiece against either Chelsea or Barcelona.[LNB]Uefa head of communications Rob Faulkner said: "Manchester United have the right to file a protest within 24 hours of the match, however a protest against a caution or sending off is only admissible if the referee's error was to mistake the identity of the player."[LNB]DistraughtUnited boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted after the game that he hoped referee Rosetti would admit his mistake, but was already resigned to being without Fletcher for the final.[LNB]Ferguson said: "He's (Fletcher) disappointed and he should be disappointed. He's one of the most honest players in the game and to miss the final, it's a tragedy. He was distraught.[LNB]"In respect to the referee in this situation he might look at it himself without anyone asking him.[LNB]"We shouldn't ask him. He's competent and fair enough to look at it himself possibly. Apparently, you can't appeal and if that's the case it's disappointing for the boy."[LNB]
