The
FA have contacted Chelsea and asked for Blues winger Kenedy's observations
in relation to his social media posts on the club's pre-season tour in
China.
It is understood that only when the FA receives these observations will they
decide whether to take the matter further or not and formally charge the
Brazilian.
The 21-year-old has been sent home from Chelsea's tour and will play no part
in Singapore after the negative reaction he and the club received in China.
The Blues issued a public apology on Monday after Kenedy made negative
comments about the country on his Instagram account.
The 21-year-old posted two images that attracted criticism and jeering from
Chelsea's Chinese supporters during Saturday's 3-0 win over Arsenal in
Beijing.
Kenedy has since apologised and Chelsea followed suit, confirming the player
has been disciplined for his actions.
A statement from the club said: "Kenedy's actions were a mistake that he
will learn greatly from.
"His behaviour does not represent the entire team and does not align with
the club's high expectations and strict requirements of its young players.
He has been strongly reprimanded and disciplined.
"Everyone at Chelsea Football Club has the utmost respect and admiration for
China and loves our Chinese fans.
"It is because of this that the negative impact we have seen over the last
two days has left us shocked and saddened.
"Once again, we sincerely apologise for the hurt caused to our Chinese fans
as well as to the Chinese people."
Kenedy said: "I would like to apologise to the people of China for the
offence I have caused. It was never my intention to insult or offend anyone
at all and I now realise that my comments were totally inappropriate."
Kenedy made just two appearances for Chelsea last season after returning
from a spell on loan at Watford, where he made only one appearance, during
the first half of the Premier League season.
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