Chelsea star Malo Gusto SENT OFF for horror tackle on Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne adding to Pochettino headache

CHELSEA star Malo Gusto has been shown a straight red for a dangerous foul on Aston Villa Lucas Digne.

The Blues are in action against the Villans at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.

Malo Gusto was sent-off for this challenge on Lucas Digne

The two sides battled out a goalless first half but Mauricio Pochettino’s men suffered a crushing blow moments after the restart.

With just over ten minutes gone in the second period, the 20-year-old right wing-back was given his marching orders.

The French full-back flew into a tackle on his compatriot Digne near the touchline.

The referee gave the free-kick and initially booked the former Lyon man.

However, he was then asked to review the incident by VAR – and upon further inspection he upgraded the caution from a yellow to a straight red.

His likely three-match ban will add a further headache to boss Pochettino.

Summer signing Christopher Nkunku is already sidelined until at least December with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, they have a number of absences already at the back.

Club captain Reece James is another absentee, while centre-half Wesley Fofana is recovering from anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

And they are joined on the sidelines by fellow defender Trevoh Chalobah and midfield duo Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka.

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