Marcos Alonso given three-match ban for challenge on Shane Long

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been handed a three-match ban following his challenge on Southampton's Shane Long last weekend, the Football Association has announced.

Marcos Alonso given three-match ban for challenge on Shane Long

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been handed a three-match ban following his challenge on Southampton's Shane Long last weekend, the Football Association has announced.

The left wing-back appeared to stand on the back of Long's leg during their Premier League game on Saturday and the incident went unpunished by referee Mike Dean.

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