Chelsea to appeal Thibaut Courtois red card against Swansea

Chelsea have decided to appeal against the red card given to Thibaut Courtois in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Swansea.

Courtois was sent off in the 52nd minute for bringing down striker Bafetimbi Gomis, after the former Lyon striker had knocked the ball past the Belgian international.

Gomis went on the score the penalty to deny Jose Mourinho’s side an opening day victory at Stamford Bridge, and the Chelsea manager refused to comment on the red card after the match.

Courtois is due to serve a one-match ban if the appeal is unsuccessful, and would miss Sunday’s match against Manchester City at the Etihad.

New signing, Asmir Begovic, is likely to make his first start for the Blues in goal this weekend if Courtois remains unavailable for selection.