Andre Villas-Boas has denied that John Terry deliberately earned himself a booking to ensure he misses a cup match rather than a league game.
Last Updated: 28/11/11 at 09:13 Post Comment
Terry: Was handed a late booking against Wolves
The defender was booked for time-wasting at a throw-in by referee Lee Mason in the last minute of Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Wolves at Stamford Bridge.
The caution marked Terry’s fifth of the season which brings a one-match ban, ruling him out of Tuesday night’s quarter-final cup tie at home to Liverpool.
But manager Villas-Boas insists the act was not pre-planned to ensure Terry is free to lead Chelsea throughout their busy December schedule, which includes key games against Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle United.
He told The Sun: “Terry got a yellow card from a throw-in. Ashley Cole was looking for the best options and couldn’t find any so Terry’s out on Tuesday.
“It wasn’t a deliberate yellow card as they’re not allowed by UEFA.
“Frank Lampard was also on four yellow cards and we didn’t force it.”
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