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Chelsea defender Alonso charged with violent conduct - FA

Chelsea star Marcos Alonso charged 

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been charged retrospectively with violent conduct by the English FA for his challenge on Southampton striker Shane Long during Saturday’s Premier League match.

The 27-year-old Spaniard appeared to stand on the back of Long’s calf in the first half as Chelsea came back from two goals down to win 3-2 at St Mary’s Stadium.

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