Constantine Hatzidakis to return to action for first time after ‘elbowing’ Andy Robertson for crunch Man Utd clash | The Sun

PREMIER LEAGUE official Constantine Hatzidakis is set to return to action following his encounter with Andy Robertson.

Hatzidakis had been suspended pending an investigation after his alleged elbow against Robertson in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal on April 9.



But the FA announced earlier this month they would be taking no further action against Hatzidakis.

They said: "We have thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence in relation to the recent incident at Anfield involving the Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson and match official Constantine Hatzidakis, and we will be taking no further action.

"Our comprehensive process involved reviewing detailed statements from Liverpool and PGMOL, as well as multiple angles of video footage, in relation to both the incident and its surrounding circumstances."

Hatzidakis also released a statement of his own revealing he had directly spoken to Robertson to apologise about the incident.

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He said: "I have discussed the matter directly with Andy Robertson during an open & positive conversation.

"It was not my intention to make any contact with Andy as I pulled my arm away from him and for that I have apologised."

Following the conclusion of the investigation, Hatzidakis is now set to return to his Prem duties this weekend.

Hatzidakis will be an assistant ref during Manchester United's crunch clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.

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But before that, the 38-year-old will also be helping out on VAR for tonight's relegation six-pointer between Leeds and Leicester.

During his absence from England's top flight, Hatzidakis officiated a Championship match between Preston and Blackburn.

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