London: Britain's Football Medical Association (FMA) on Wednesday confirmed team doctor Eva Carneiro's split with Chelsea and said that she was considering legal action against the club. Carneiro was removed from match-day duties last month after she and physiotherapist Jon Fearn were rebuked by manager Jose Mourinho for running on to treat Eden Hazard during Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Swansea City on the season's opening weekend, which temporarily left his team with nine players.


Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro 

The FMA, which represents medical staff in British football, said it was "extremely disappointed" by Carneiro's departure and revealed that it has been negotiating with Chelsea on her behalf. "The FMA is extremely disappointed that Dr Eva Carneiro will not be resuming her full duties as first-team doctor at Chelsea Football Club," the organisation said in a statement. "Having recently been contacted by Eva, we have offered our full support in attempting to negotiate a satisfactory outcome.