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Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was given a straight red card just 10 minutes into the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Spain shot-stopper was sent off for a late challenge on Bryan Mbeumo, who was clean through on goal. The incident occurred on the edge of the area, and Sanchez’s poor tackle resulted in his dismissal.
Alan Smith, a Sky Sports commentator, described the decision as a “big, big call” and acknowledged that while it was certainly a foul, the subjectivity of the decision might make VAR hesitant to overturn it. Smith noted that the referee’s decision to give Sanchez a red card was likely due to the obvious goal-scoring opportunity being denied.
The Premier League confirmed that Sanchez was dismissed for denying a goal-scoring opportunity rather than serious foul play. This distinction is crucial, as it determines the length of the match ban. Since it wasn’t classified as serious foul play, Sanchez’s ban is reduced to just one game instead of three.
As a result of the red card, Sanchez will miss Chelsea’s upcoming Carabao Cup match against Lincoln City, scheduled for September 22 at Sincil Bank. It remains uncertain whether Sanchez would have been deployed for this fixture given his commitments to the Premier League and Europe, but manager Enzo Maresca will not have the option to use him. The absence of Sanchez will undoubtedly pose a challenge for Chelsea as they navigate their upcoming fixtures [1].
