Camera spots possible Bahia irregularity against Flamengo | OneFootball

Charles Hembert leads Bahia this Sunday (19), replacing the suspended Rogério Ceni

Flamengo and Bahia face off this Sunday (19), in the 12th round of the Brasileirão, without Rogério Ceni on the sidelines. Suspended, the coach could not lead the Bahia team from the bench, so assistant Charles Hembert took over the role on the field.

Meanwhile, cameras caught Charles Hembert wearing an earpiece, while Rogério Ceni followed the match from a box at the Maracanã. However, the rules prohibit any communication with a suspended coach, and the refereeing team may treat any contact as a possible irregularity.

WHY CAN’T THE COACH GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ASSISTANT?

According to the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice, football’s general rule states that a suspended coach cannot communicate with the coaching staff or with the players on the bench during the match. In this way, the punishment prevents any kind of direct interference in the course of the game.

In addition, the ban includes any means of contact, such as radio, telephone, or messages. Therefore, if there is communication, the situation may be interpreted as a breach of the suspension and, therefore, an irregularity.

WHY IS ROGÉRIO CENI SUSPENDED?

Rogério Ceni is serving an automatic suspension in the match against Flamengo after receiving his third yellow card against Mirassol. As a result, the coach could not lead the Bahia team from the sidelines during this Sunday’s (19) match.

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