Chelsea midfielder Kovacic injured by red-card tackle from Leeds’ James

Ryan Tolmich

May 11, 2022 19:26+00:00

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The Blues midfielder was forced off in the first half

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic had to be taken out of Wednesday’s clash with Leeds after the Croatian was the victim of a horror tackle from Dan James.

Kovacic had to be replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the 30th minute with Chelsea leading 1-0 on a Mason Mount goal.

James was sent off for the foul, leaving relegation-threatened Leeds down a man and a goal within the opening half.

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