Carlo Ancelotti will be "disappointed" if he is hit with a touchline ban but insists he did not disrespect the referee after being sent off at the end of a controversial game with Manchester United.
The Blues believed they had grabbed a winner deep into time added-on when a Dominic Calvert-Lewin strike was deflected past David De Gea by Harry Maguire.
But after consulting with the VAR, the goal was disallowed because Gylfi Sigurdsson - sat on the floor in the six yard box - was judged to have interfered with play.
Ancelotti, who was remonstrating with the fourth official during the closing moments of the game, made a bee-line for Chris Kavanagh at full-time and continued his protestations.
The referee was telling Ancelotti to walk away but the Everton manager was heard saying: "I'm staying here. I want an explanation."
Kavanagh then issued a red card to leave Ancelotti facing a touchline ban and possible fine from the Football Association.
The 60-year-old, along with captain Seamus Coleman, spoke with the official in the referee's room after the final whistle and said the conversation was "friendly".
Asked if he had received an explanation from Kavanagh, Ancelotti said: "No. I ask for an explanation after the game. There was a misunderstanding on the pitch he sent me off. After that I spoke with him calmly in the dressing room. I want to keep the conversation private and he will make a report for the referee.
"I didn’t disrespect to him but I can understand the end of the game was really exciting. It can happen but we will see if I am banned."
United's players were incensed the goal was going to be rewarded but when it was overturned, the Everton squad and backroom staff were up in arms.
Ancelotti, who takes the Blues to old club Chelsea next weekend, says they disagree that Sigurdsson blocked De Gea's sight of the ball.
"Honestly, it was a difficult decision," he said.
"I think they check the position of Gylfi, it was offside but in our opinion it didn’t affect the vision of the goalkeeper. In their opinion it affects the vision."
He added: "It was not the first time and will not be the last. I never disrespect. It can happen. At the end of the game I was a little bit nervous and maybe the referee also. At the end of the game we spoke friendly. If I am banned I will be disappointed but the stand at Stamford Bridge is near the dugout."
