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Chelsea ace Marcos Alonso faces prospect of missing FA Cup semi-final after being charged with violent conduct for stamp on Shane Long

Daily Mail | April 17, 2018

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., Shane Long, FA Cup semi-finals, Fouls and misconduct (association football), Flying ace, Cesc Fàbregas

Marcos Alonso is set to miss Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton after being charged with violent conduct.

Alonso will be banned for three games for a high tackle made on Shane Long which was not seen by the officials during a draw against the Saints on Saturday.

He has until 6pm on Wednesday to respond to the charge.

Marcos Alonso appeared to stamp on the calf of Shane Long at Southampton on Saturday
Marcos Alonso appeared to stamp on the calf of Shane Long at Southampton on Saturday
The situation then became fractious as Alonso charged in in an attempt to win possession
The situation then became fractious as Alonso charged in in an attempt to win possession
Long battled for the ball with Cesc Fabregas in the middle of the St Mary's pitch
Long battled for the ball with Cesc Fabregas in the middle of the St Mary's pitch

Alonso will miss games against Burnley and Swansea as well as Sunday's semi-final at Wembley if he admits the charge.

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