CHELSEA midfielder Conor Gallagher was SENT OFF just 28 minutes into his second ever start for the Blues.
Thomas Tuchel-less Chelsea welcomed Leicester City to Stamford Bridge hoping to bounce back from last week’s 3-0 loss to Leeds.
And academy product Gallagher was handed the chance to impress Tuchel and Co, starting in the middle of the park alongside Jorginho.
However, the England international, 22, was sent off for two yellow card offences.
Gallagher stepped across Foxes winger Harvey Barnes, breaking up an attack – leaving the referee with no choice but to show him his marching orders.
Leicester thought they took the lead shortly after.
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Youri Tielemans played a cross into Chelsea’s penalty area, which was met by Barnes.
The winger’s headed effort hit off the post and ended up in the back of the net.
However, the goal was chalked off for a foul on Blues keeper Edouard Mendy.
Gallagher’s red card also happens to be Chelsea’s third in their last three games.
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Boss Tuchel was sent off for a row with Tottenham manager Antonio Conte following a 2-2 draw.
The German was fined and banned for the Leicester game.
And summer signing Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off in last week’s loss to Leeds.
Gallagher has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent weeks.
West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace are all believed to be keen.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
