Robert Sanchez issued an apology to Chelsea supporters for his red card in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday.

Enzo Maresca’s side were forced to play the majority of the game with 10 men after Sanchez was sent off in the fifth minute for a foul on Bryan Mbeumo, who was through on goal.

‘On me today guys, big sorry for that,’ Sanchez wrote on Instagram.

‘Team put a massive effort in the second half but couldn’t get there.’

Sanchez will serve a one-match suspension for his red card, meaning he will be unavailable for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup game away to Lincoln City on Tuesday night.

Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day The 27-year-old will be available to return for Chelsea’s Premier League game at home to Brighton next Saturday.

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