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Antonio Conte: This is my verdict on Ander Herrera's red card
ANTONIO CONTE says Eden Hazard "couldn't play" against Manchester United due to persistent fouling, which eventually led to Ander Herrera being sent off against Chelsea tonight.
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Chelsea were in control of the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United when Hazard was tripped by Herrera on 35 minutes.
The Spaniard had already body checked Hazard to pick up an initial yellow and referee Michael Oliver warned the United players to stop fouling Hazard just moments before Herrera's second offence.
Ander Herrera (left) was sent off before half time at Stamford Bridge
The red card sparked a furious reaction from the United players, who surrounded Oliver on the pitch.
But Conte believes the referee got the decision right as Hazard was regularly sent to the floor by opposition players.
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 to progress to the semi-finals
Eden Hazard (centre) was a persistent threat for Chelsea all night
"I think Hazard started the game and couldn't play," Conte said after the match.
"All the people look at this and then judge."
Chelsea beat United 1-0 thanks to an N'Golo Kante strike early in the second half.
The Blues will face Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month.
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