Aleksandar Mitrovic ‘regrets actions’ and apologises to referee Chris Kavanagh

Mitrovic was shown a straight red card for putting his hands on Kavanagh

Aleksandar Mitrovic, centre, has been charged with violent conduct after grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)

Aleksandar Mitrovic has apologised for grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh during Fulham’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester United.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has also said sorry for his dismissal in his side’s 3-1 quarter-final loss earlier this month and he too regretted his actions.