Chelsea midfielder Ramires will miss the rest of the Premier League season after accepting a charge of violent conduct.
The Brazilian was sanctioned following an off-the-ball incident involving Sebastian Larsson during his side's 2-1 defeat by Sunderland on Saturday.
The 27-year-old will serve a four-match ban after a review panel decision.
Ramires elbowed Larsson towards the end of the first half at Stamford Bridge, a few moments after the Sunderland midfielder had barged him off the ball in front of goal.
The incident was later reviewed by a panel of former referees, and Ramires will now miss Chelsea's remaining Premier League fixtures this term - against Liverpool, Norwich and Cardiff - as well as their first game of next season.
He is, however, eligible for the second leg of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid next Wednesday.
Chelsea needs to do something about Ramires.....
ReplyDeleteHe is constantly costing the team....either by these unavoidable incidents or not playing well...
ReplyDeleteits good he will be out.....his presence has not made a difference in recent times..
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