Marc Cucurella scored in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brentford, but will serve a one-game suspension for being sent off after the final whistle.
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Cucurella sent off after full-time against BeesWill miss the Everton clashWas booked second time for aggressive behaviourFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
The Spanish full-back did not get booked until stoppage time, when he picked his first yellow card of the match for a foul on Fabio Carvalho. Cucurella was then sent off after the full-time whistle as he was booked for the second time for shoving Bees forward Kevin Shade.
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Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have confirmed that the Blues star was shown a second yellow for aggressive behaviour as their official statement read: "The referee issued a second yellow card to Cucurella for adopting an aggressive attitude. Schade was also booked for the same offence."
WHAT ENZO MARESCA SAID
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca told reporters when quizzed on the incident: "I didn't see the second yellow card. The referee said the second yellow card was for bad attitude. There are things we can do better."
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The Spanish full-back will be available for selection for the club's upcoming Europa Conference League fixture against Shamrock Rovers on Thursday. He will miss Chelsea's trip to Everton on Sunday through suspension, but will be back for their Boxing Day clash against Fulham.
