Chelsea plc chairman Bruce Buck has said the club is not likely to appeal today's UEFA ruling but will wait until receive written confirmation.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been handed a two-match touchline ban by UEFA’s control and disciplinary body in Nyon.

Chelsea plc chairman Bruce Buck made a surprise appearance at UEFA’s disciplinary hearing in Switzerland today – a sign that the club is bending over backwards to avoid harsh sanctions from European football’s ruling body.