Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for his public comments after Chelsea's draw with Southampton in December. The charge comes after the Chelsea boss received a formal warning over his pre-match comments ahead of the Stoke game when he spoke of the need for a 'strong referee'. Mourinho was furious after Cesc Fabregas was booked for diving by referee Anthony Taylor during the 1-1 draw at St Mary's on December 28 when replays showed he had been tripped by Matt Targett. Jose Mourinho (right) talks to his support staff after Cesc Fabregas was booked for diving against the Saints
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Chelsea drew 1-1 with Southampton at St Mary's at the end of December
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Jose Mourinho was furious after Cesc Fabregas was booked for diving
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Referee Anthony Taylor booked the Chelsea midfielder for simulation
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Replays showed, however, that Fabregas had been tripped by Matt Targett
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Mourinho claimed following the match: 'It is clearly the result of something that looks like a campaign'
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Mourinho will not front Chelsea's press briefing on Friday
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Assistant coach Steve Holland will now front the media conference
Fabregas goes down in the penalty area after a challenge by @placeholder youngster Matt Targett