Speaking ahead of that match, the Chelsea manager said: “Christian, Reece and Mason are out due to injury. N'Golo unfortunately tested positive and he needs to quarantine and follow the government protocols. “He was not in training today and, of course, not in the group.”

Why did Reese James leave?

Chelsea's Reece James was sent off and Liverpool awarded a penalty after Video Assistant Referee sent referee Anthony Taylor to the pitchside monitor to review a potential handball on the goal line.

Why is Reece James not playing for England?

Ben Chilwell has been called up to the England squad as a replacement for Chelsea team-mate Reece James, who has withdrawn due to injury. ... James did not feature in Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Southampton.

Is Reece James on injury?

The duo were both called up to the England squad yesterday and at his media conference this afternoon, Tuchel expressed his surprise James had been included as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury sustained against Manchester City on Saturday. ... It was not a long injury, and we are happy he is back.

Why did James get a red card?

The Blues admitted to twice “failing to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion” in the lively 1-1 draw at Anfield on August 28, both after defender James was shown a straight red card for diverting Sadio Mane's shot off the line with his hand and for their subsequent sustained protestations ...

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Was Reece James handball a penalty?

Chelsea felt aggrieved to lose Reece James to a red card on the stroke of half-time for a handball on the line during their game against Liverpool at Anfield. ... In first-half injury time, an almighty scramble inside Chelsea's six-yard-box eventually resulted in a penalty being awarded and James shown a red card.

How many Chelsea players did Anthony Taylor leave?

Anthony Taylor has now sent off three Chelsea players in his career. Victor Moses in the 2017 FA Cup final. Mateo Kovacic in the 2020 FA Cup final. And Reece James today at Anfield.

Is Rudiger back from injury?

"Antonio Rudiger came back injured from the national team, he is not available," Tuchel told the media on Friday afternoon ahead of the London derby. Chelsea will also be without defender Thiago Silva as he will return late from international duty with Brazil.

Is Luke Shaw still injured?

Solskjaer confirmed that Shaw had recovered from his recent illness on Friday but added that the left back is still troubled by a shoulder injury and that a decision would have to be made on his availability. "Luke feels better in himself,” the United manager said. “He's been ill but he's still got the shoulder injury.

What happened to Ben Chilwell?

Thomas Tuchel has admitted Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell was left 'mentally tired' after not playing for England at the European Championships. ... Chilwell went away for his pre-season break before returning to Cobham, reporting back ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. But he has been left waiting for his chance ever since.

Is Reece James playing for England?

A Blue for a Blue. There has been a swap for the Blues on international duty as Ben Chilwell replaces Reece James for England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The news comes after Thomas Tuchel ruled James out of national duty.

Why was Reece James given a red card against Liverpool?

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Referee Anthony Taylor consulted the pitchside monitor on VAR's advice and awarded Liverpool a penalty as well as showing James a red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.

Where did Rudiger play before Chelsea?

Antonio Rüdiger (born 3 March 1993) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Chelsea and the Germany national team. Rüdiger began his career at VfB Stuttgart, representing their reserves in 3. Liga and the first team in the Bundesliga.

How much do Premier League referees get paid?

The ruling affects 30,000 referees in England who work part-time at games in the Championship, the FA Cup, Leagues One and Two and work as fourth officials in the Premier League. They earn an average of £10,000 a year from refereeing.

Who is Anthony Taylor boxing?

Taylor (0-1 in boxing) fights Tommy Fury (6-0, 4 KOs), the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, on the main card. Taylor has been one of Paul's training partners as the YouTube star prepares to take on a former UFC welterweight champion.

Was James handball a red card?

R eece James was shown a red card for handball in a dramatic finish to the first half of Chelsea's Premier League clash at Liverpool on Saturday evening.

Is intentional handball a red card?

However, if a player intentionally handles the ball in an attempt to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity, then the player has to be given an instant red card – as in the case of Suarez against Ghana. ... But football's rules don't consider the contact of the ball with a player's arm or hand as illegal.

Is a handball in the penalty box a red card?

Handball: A red card indicates a disqualification of a player who has committed an offense such as unsportsmanlike conduct, serious foul play, or receiving a third two-minute suspension. ... The player's team must play a player down while the substitute is in the penalty box.