Chelsea have suffered a blow after they lost the appeal for Thibaut Courtois’ red card to be turned down by the Football Association.
The Belgium international was given a marching orders for his tackle on Bafétimbi Gomis in the second half, which resulted in a straight red card and a penalty to Swansea City. The game saw the Blues reduced to 10-men for most part of the second half.
The Premier League champions were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the season. Courtois was suppose to get a one match ban and the west London club had appealed to turn down his ban.