WATCH: Cesc Fabregas shown a straight red for this late challenge

However, Fabregas sought out the Estonia international afterwards to offer his apologies.

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas has apologised to Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan for the studs-up challenge which saw the midfielder sent off in their International Champions Cup clash in Pasadena.

The Spain international slid in and caught the new signing on the top of his foot in the second half of the Blues' 1-0 win and the referee Baldomero Toledo immediately brandished a red card.