Chelsea’s Marco Alonso To Miss FA Cup Semifinals After Suspension

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been given a three-match ban for violent conduct after a tackle on Shane Long in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Southampton.

An Independent Regulatory Commission on Wednesday ruled that the 27-year-old committed an act of violent conduct against Southampton’s Shane Long.

The Spaniard had denied any wrongdoing and further submitted that, if found proven, the suspension would be excessive.

“Marcos Alonso will miss Chelsea’s next three matches after an Independent Regulatory Commission ruled he had committed an act of violent conduct against Southampton’s Shane Long,” the FA said in a statement.

The suspension means the left wing-back will miss Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Southampton, plus Premier League matches at Burnley on Thursday and Swansea on 28 April.