Reece James Receives A One-Match Ban And Fine Following Tunnel Incident

Reece James has received a one-match ban and a £90,000 fine after using “improper, insulting and abusive words and behaviour” towards a match official in the tunnel. 

This was after his side were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa nearly two weeks ago. Malo Gusto received a controversial red card that game after VAR intervened in which was initially branded as a yellow card offence. James didn’t play in the game due to his hamstring injury. He will serve his ban for the weekend trip to Burnley, a match he was already due to miss through the same injury.

A statement read: “Reece James has been given a one-match suspension and £90,000 fine for breaching FA Rule E3 at Chelsea’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday 24 September.

“The defender admitted that he used improper, insulting and abusive words and behaviour towards a match official in the tunnel after the final whistle.

“An independent Regulatory Commission imposed these sanctions following a hearing, and its written reasons for them will be published at the earliest opportunity.”

James continues to step up his recovery, having so far featured in just the opening game of the season which was against Liverpool. James hopes to be available after the upcoming international break.

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