AVRAM GRANT will hit Tal Ben Haim with an £80,000 fine for his amazing outburst in a UK newspaper.

As open warfare broke out at Chelsea, furious Blues chief Grant also accused his fellow Israeli of lying over claims ex-boss Jose Mourinho promised the defender a regular first-team role at Stamford Bridge.

Grant said: It is internal business but, in my opinion, if a player was wrong we need to deal with it in our way, my way.

Centre-back Ben Haim, 26, took aim at Grant after the 1-1 home draw with Wigan on Monday night virtually ended Chelseas hopes of lifting the Premier League title.

He insisted he would never have moved from Bolton last summer if he had known Grant would replace the Special One Mourinho.

Ben Haim was fined two weeks wages for his outburst.

As for his claim he would have been a first pick under Mourinho, Grant said: I dont think Jose promised Ben Haim he will play before John Terry, Carvalho and Alex.

The explosive row is the last thing Grant needs ahead of the clubs must-win match at Everton tonight.

Midfield star Frank Lampard is likely to be missing again due to his mum Pats illness.

Grant said: Football is very important but sometimes other things are more important. I understand it.