Reece James faces potential ban as he is charged by the FA for allegedly confronting the referee after Chelsea's defeat to Aston Villa - despite missing the game through injury
Daily MailReece James faces a ban after being charged for confronting referee Jarred Gillett and swearing at him in the tunnel following Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa. Malo Gusto, deputising for James at right back, was sent off for a second-half foul on Lucas Digne, a punishment upgraded by Gillett from an initial yellow card. Reece James has been charged after he confronted the referee after Chelsea's loss to Aston Villa Chelsea continued their poor form as they lost 1-0 with full-back Malo Gusto sent off James hasn't played for the club since the opening day of the season after suffering an injury Your browser does not support iframes. Gillett also appeared to anger Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players, as well as the home supporters, by blowing early for half-time after three minutes of added time were signalled.
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