Chelsea star Reece James to miss start of next season after Red Card against Brighton
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Reece James was shown a straight red card in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brighton on Wednesday night, after coming on as a second-half substitute.
It was a deserved sending-off after the Blues captain kicked out at Joao Pedro less than 20 minutes after coming on.
Chelsea's Reece James suspended for 4 games after red card
Referee Michael Salisbury was advised to check the pitchside monitor following VAR intervention, where he brandished James with a straight red card.
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It is his second sending off this season and he will now miss four matches.
Mauricio Pochettino was fuming at the decision, which deprives him of his star defender for the final game of the season, and the first three games of next season.
James had only just returned last week after nearly 4 months out injured and will be disappointed with the dismissal.
Chelsea's win over Brighton keeps them on course to finish in the Europa League spot.
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