Diego Costa facing three-match ban for stamp on the ankle of Liverpool midfielder Emre Can

Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has been hit with a ban for  three-match after being found guilty of violent conduct.

The Football Association has announced that an independent regulatory commission ruled that Costa deliberately stamped on the ankle of Liverpool midfielder Emre Can in Tuesday night's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg

The Spaniard will now miss Saturday's Premier League title clash with Manchester City, as well as games against Aston Villa and Everton.

The FA decided to take retrospective action after referee Michael Oliver viewed footage of the incident.

Costa duly contested the charge on Thursday, but on Friday was found guilty and suspended with immediate effect.

A FA statement read: "Diego Costa will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect after a charge of violent conduct against him was found proven by an independent regulatory commission today (Friday, January 30, 2015).

"The Chelsea forward had denied the charge in relation to an on-field incident involving Liverpool's Emre Can which occurred in the 12th minute of the League Cup semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

"The incident was not seen by the match officials but caught on video."

The 26-year-old's absence against Manchester City will come as a huge blow to Mourinho.


Source: Talksport.com