UEFA decision on Chelsea player sanctions next week

UEFA will make a decision on possible action against Chelsea players Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack for verbally attacking referee Tom Henning Ovrebo over the official's decision to turn down several appeals for Chelsea penalties during the match against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.

Blues boss Guus Hiddink, captain John Terry and full-back Jose Bosingwa were also highly critical of the referee's performance.

"With regard to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in London on Wednesday, UEFA has received both the referee's and delegate's report," read a UEFA statement issued today.

"UEFA is currently examining those reports, as well as gathering additional evidence. It will decide which action to take in the course of next week.

"No protest has been received with respect to the red card shown to FC Barcelona player Eric Abidal."

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