Preston’s Milutin Osmajic handed an eight-match suspension for biting Blackburn’s Owen Beck
Preston striker Milutin Osmajic has been issued an eight-match ban and fined £15,000 for biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck during a recent match. The incident occurred in a Sky Bet Championship game between the two Lancashire teams at Deepdale on September 22.
An FA spokesperson confirmed that Osmajic admitted to an act of violent conduct by biting his opponent around the 87th minute of the match. An independent regulatory commission decided on the sanctions after a hearing, with the detailed reasons to be released in the future.
Following the incident, Blackburn manager John Eustace revealed in a post-match press conference that Beck displayed a visible bite mark on the back of his neck. Beck, who is on loan from Liverpool, was also shown a red card for retaliating against Duane Holmes during the same altercation towards the end of the game.
Despite the ban, Osmajic has been selected in the Montenegro squad to face Wales in a Nations League fixture on October 14. This could potentially set up a reunion between Osmajic and Beck on the field once again.
The consequences of the biting incident have drawn attention and raised concerns within the football community, with both clubs and players involved now dealing with the aftermath of the disciplinary actions taken.
The entire incident highlights the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in professional football, reminding players of the need to uphold high standards of conduct both on and off the field.