Aleksandar Mitrovic: Fulham striker handed eight-match ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh against Manchester United

Aleksandar Mitrovic has been given an eight-match ban after being charged with violent and improper conduct by the FA.

One of those of matches has already been served after Mitrovic missed the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Fulham were on course to secure a memorable win at Old Trafford and a place in the semi-finals after Mitrovic gave the visitors a deserved lead.

However, the match quickly unravelled for the Cottagers after two goals from Bruno Fernandes – including one from the penalty spot – and a strike from Marcel Sabitzer sent the Red Devils through to a last-four meeting with Brighton.

Speaking in the aftermath of the incident, Mitrovic said: “On a personal level, I regret my actions that led to me being sent off. I allowed my frustration to get the better of me, and how I reacted was wrong.

“I was trying to get the referee’s attention, but I appreciate that I should not have put my hands on him and I understand why he showed me a red card, my first in-game sending off for Fulham and my first since the 2015-16 season.

“I have accepted the three-match ban for my red card, I have spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologise, and I have volunteered to accept a club fine.

“I now want to do what I can to put this incident behind me and get back to helping my teammates on the pitch as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile, Silva will serve a two-match touchline ban after the outcome of his personal hearing with the FA and also issued an apology following the incident.

“I regret what happened, and I have spoken to Chris Kavanagh to apologise. He knows that I respect him and the job he has to do.

“Unfortunately, we did not see eye-to-eye on the day, but I recognise that he is one of the top referees in this country and I know that when our paths cross again, there will be mutual respect between us.

“I am sorry that I was not on the pitch to try to lead the team to what could have been an historic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, but I am thankful for all the support I have received from Fulham fans over the last few days.”

Fulham have also received a £40,000 fine for failing to control their players.