Chelsea Dealt Major Blow As Star Player Ruled OUT Of Capital One Cup Final vs Tottenham

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Blues to be without one of their most important players.

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic will miss his side’s Capital One Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur after picking up a red card in the 1-1 draw against Burnley, the Daily Mail reports.

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The Serbian international has been one of the Blues’ best players this season, showing himself to be one of the finest defensive midfielders in Europe with a string of superb displays.

His red card against Burnley was highly controversial, as he appeared to be on the end of a horror challenge from Ashley Barnes before being sent off for his reaction against the opponent.

This means the 26-year-old will have to sit out next Sunday’s game at Wembley.

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