Everton players may be called as witnesses by police after fan aimed punches at Lyon's Anthony Lopes
- Goodison chiefs horrified by fan aiming punches at Lyon's goalkeeper
- The club believe they have identified the supporter from Thursday's incident
- Merseyside Police could now ask to speak to Everton players as witnesses
Everton players may be called as witnesses after the club vowed to ban for life the yob who shamed them against Lyon.
Goodison chiefs were horrified by the images of a man holding a toddler while aiming punches at Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes during Everton’s 2-1 Europa League defeat on Thursday.
Everton issued a statement on Friday saying they were taking the strongest possible action, shortly before UEFA confirmed they had opened disciplinary proceedings against the club, with a hearing due on November 16.
The irate Everton fan slapped Lyon's Anthony Lopes on his head in the Europa League game
Ashley Williams was lucky not to see red for his part in the brawl after an argument with Lopes
The man has been identified by Everton, who have lodged a complaint with Merseyside Police.
Officers could now ask to speak to Everton players involved in the melee that erupted in the 65th minute after a clash between Ashley Williams and Lopes.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman condemned the incident, saying: ‘I think it is the right decision from the club. Come on, it was incredible!’
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