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Chelsea star Marcos Alonso given three-game ban for violent conduct after FA review video footage of attack on Southampton's Shane Long as left back is ruled out of Cup semi-final

Chelsea with be without Marcos Alonso for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton after the left back was hit with a three-match ban.

Alonso was deemed to be guilty of violent conduct after planting his left boot into Shane Long's right leg during Sunday's Premier League meeting between the Saints and Chelsea.

Spaniard Alonso will also be unavailable for Chelsea's next two League matches — against Burnley and Swansea.

The Football Association have hit Chelsea star Marcos Alonso with a three-game suspension
The Football Association have hit Chelsea star Marcos Alonso with a three-game suspension
Alonsou00a0was punished for violent conduct after a hack at Southampton's Shane Long on Sunday
Alonso was punished for violent conduct after a hack at Southampton's Shane Long on Sunday

An FA statement read: 'Marcos Alonso will miss Chelsea's next three matches after an Independent Regulatory Commission ruled he had committed an act of violent conduct against Southampton's Shane Long.