Court Hearing For Eva Carneiro, Chelsea And Jose Mourinho Wraps Up

The tribunal hearing involving Chelsea and Jose Mourinho and former first-team doctor Eva Carneiro ended on Monday without any clear indication on whether the dispute had been resolved. Carneiro attended the Croydon Employment tribunal for the private hearing with her husband, polar explorer Jason De Cartaret, while Chelsea chief executive Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia were also in attendance. 

Eva doctor was criticised by Mourinho and dropped from first-team duties following the 2-2 draw with Swansea on the opening day of the Premier League season last August. Carneiro and first-team physio Jon Fearn were publicly rebuked by Mourinho for going on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard in the latter stages of the game at Stamford Bridge. As a result of the duo's intervention, Chelsea were temporarily down to nine men, and afterwards Mourinho described Carneiro and Fearn as impulsive and naive.

Carneiro is claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea and has a separate personal legal action against Mourinho, who left the club in December, for alleged victimisation and discrimination. She also wants a public apology from both Chelsea and Mourinho. After Monday's private hearing, Carneiro's barrister Mary O'Rourke QC refused to be drawn on whether a deal had been reached, saying mediation proceedings are confidential.

If a settlement cannot be reached, the hearing may go to a public employment tribunal where witnesses can be called upon. Statements and documents such as emails and text messages would also be likely to be made public. It is understood that Carneiro's representatives will not be returning to Croydon on Tuesday. There was the potential for a second day of discussions to take place.