Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not be able to play in next weekend's game at Manchester City. The club have filed an appeal against his red card in the 2-2 draw with Swansea but it was rejected.
Courtois, aged 23, was sent off after denying Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis a clear scoring chance during Saturday's match at Stamford Bridge. The Football Association stated that Chelsea failed to prove referee Michael Oliver made "an obvious error".
Asmir Begovic, signed this summer from Stoke, came from the bench to complete the match against Swansea and is set to play between the sticks at City on Sunday. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho had refused to discuss the red card after the match. The defending Premier League champions will face last season's runners-up Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Chelsea are 3.00 at Bet365 to win the Premier League title again this season.
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Well,it was really expect,for me.It is not often situation to see this requests granted.Usually,Football assosiation confirms the punishment.Courtois is top class goalkeeper,but Chelsea will must to play without him.This is chance for Begovic to step up and prove that he is good replacement.
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seculla
8 years ago
Chelsea's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, made very bad mistake running into "empty" space, and when he realize that he made mistake and that he will be slower he pull his leg by the instinct. I agree that he must be punished by the FA for that foul, but also I totally agree with sharpe, Chelsea signed Asmir Begovic and he...
Chelsea's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, made very bad mistake running into "empty" space, and when he realize that he made mistake and that he will be slower he pull his leg by the instinct. I agree that he must be punished by the FA for that foul, but also I totally agree with sharpe, Chelsea signed Asmir Begovic and he is great goalkeeper.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
Thibaut Courtois made foul for penalty and red card. I do not understand why Chelsea appealed this decision to the judge. Everything was clean and Courtois had to pause because of a red card. This looks like the pressure on the Football Association and the judicial organization. Begovic will be a good replacement in the...
Thibaut Courtois made foul for penalty and red card. I do not understand why Chelsea appealed this decision to the judge. Everything was clean and Courtois had to pause because of a red card. This looks like the pressure on the Football Association and the judicial organization. Begovic will be a good replacement in the next match.
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sharpe
8 years ago
Chelsea didn't have to cry for Courtois but have to prepare themselves for the big game against City. In the past years there was many obvious mistakes from the referees and any given time the decision from the FA was for at least one match ban for that particular player so why this time have to be an exception? Moreover...
Chelsea didn't have to cry for Courtois but have to prepare themselves for the big game against City. In the past years there was many obvious mistakes from the referees and any given time the decision from the FA was for at least one match ban for that particular player so why this time have to be an exception? Moreover that they have at the bench keeper like Begovic who is so experienced in this league.
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