The Chelsea captain, 31, is facing an independent hearing into the incident which occurred in October 2011.
Terry attended the hearing on Tuesday before leaving early to lead Chelsea in their Capital One cup win over Wolves .
Blues defender Ashley Cole is expected to give evidence to the hearing on Wednesday.
Chelsea assistant manager Eddie Newton said Terry had been eager to lead the side against Wolves, even though a final decision on his selection was only made on Tuesday afternoon.
“John has been very positive and wanted to play and do what he does for the team” Eddie Newton Chelsea assistant manager "We wanted John to start," Newton said. "Obviously, with everything happening with the FA, we had to see how it panned out.
"We had a phone call (saying) he was making his way back from the FA nice and early, so it wasn't last minute. "We'd covered all the bases, all the scenarios, and the best one happened. We've been talking to John and seeing what his mindset is.
"He's been very positive and wanted to play and do what he does for the team." Meanwhile, former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins has said he is prepared to go to the FA hearing to support the player. He said: "I gave evidence on his behalf at the magistrates' court and I would do so again at the FA hearing, if they wish me to.
" This hearing is different to the court case earlier this summer which was open to the media, with all witnesses and proceedings known in advance.
"This one is not so transparent," explained BBC Sport's Richard Conway. "Perhaps the reason for this is keeping things confidential in terms of the FA procedures but we're not entirely sure where things are and whether the defence has finished their case. "But the expectation is that the hearing should have ended by the end of the week and we may have a verdict shortly after that."
Blues defender Ashley Cole is expected to give evidence to the hearing on Wednesday.
Chelsea assistant manager Eddie Newton said Terry had been eager to lead the side against Wolves, even though a final decision on his selection was only made on Tuesday afternoon.
“John has been very positive and wanted to play and do what he does for the team” Eddie Newton Chelsea assistant manager "We wanted John to start," Newton said. "Obviously, with everything happening with the FA, we had to see how it panned out.
"We had a phone call (saying) he was making his way back from the FA nice and early, so it wasn't last minute. "We'd covered all the bases, all the scenarios, and the best one happened. We've been talking to John and seeing what his mindset is.
"He's been very positive and wanted to play and do what he does for the team." Meanwhile, former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins has said he is prepared to go to the FA hearing to support the player. He said: "I gave evidence on his behalf at the magistrates' court and I would do so again at the FA hearing, if they wish me to.
" This hearing is different to the court case earlier this summer which was open to the media, with all witnesses and proceedings known in advance.
"This one is not so transparent," explained BBC Sport's Richard Conway. "Perhaps the reason for this is keeping things confidential in terms of the FA procedures but we're not entirely sure where things are and whether the defence has finished their case. "But the expectation is that the hearing should have ended by the end of the week and we may have a verdict shortly after that."
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