Chelsea to appeal against red card shown to Nemanja Matic in Burnley match

• Serb was dismissed for reaction to Ashley Barnes tackle

• Matic could be banned for three matches if appeal is unsuccessful

• José Mourinho brands Barnes’ foul on Matic ‘criminal’

Chelsea will appeal against the red card shown to Nemanja Matic during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge.

The Serbian midfielder was dismissed in the second half for pushing over Burnley’s Ashley Barnes after the striker had tackled him. The tackle was described by manager José Mourinho as “criminal” during a TV appearance on Sunday.

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