Norwich winger Borja Sainz has been banned for six matches and fined £12,000 for a spitting incident throughout final month’s Championship defeat at Sunderland.
Sainz is the Championship’s prime scorer with 15 objectives however has not discovered the web for the Canaries in eight matches.
Norwich have been overwhelmed 2-1 on the Stadium of Gentle on December 21, throughout which the 23-year-old Spaniard spat at Sunderland defender Chris Mepham.
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A Soccer Affiliation assertion learn: “Norwich Metropolis’s Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a breach of FA Rule E1.1 that happened throughout their EFL Championship match towards Sunderland on Saturday 21 December 2024.
“It was alleged that the ahead dedicated the sending off offence of spitting at an opponent, in the course of the 74th minute of the fixture.
“Borja Sainz admitted the cost and his sanctions have been subsequently imposed by an impartial regulatory fee.”
Sainz then rapidly launched an apology for the spitting incident and insisted it was “fully out of character”.
He stated: “Following in the present day’s announcement from The FA, I wish to take this chance to difficulty a honest and public apology for my actions throughout our sport towards Sunderland.
“Spitting at an opponent is totally out of character for me and my response in that second was unacceptable. I deeply remorse my actions and take full duty.
“I wish to apologise on to the opposing participant, Chris Mepham, for my behaviour. Moreover, I prolong my apologies to my team-mates, our teaching workers and our followers. I’m deeply upset in myself for letting all of you down by my conduct.
“Whereas I’m saddened to overlook the upcoming video games, I’ll use this time to mirror, study and refocus in order that I can return stronger and proceed contributing to the workforce for the remainder of the season.
“Thanks to your understanding and assist. Borja.”
