Soccer-Chelsea appeal against Courtois red card - reports
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Premier League champions Chelsea have decided to appeal against the red card shown to Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 2-2 draw against Swansea City, according to several media reports on Monday. The 23-year-old was dismissed in the 52nd minute at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after bringing down Bafetimbi Gomis as he raced through on goal in the opening-day fixture. France forward Gomis went on to equalise from the resulting penalty. If the appeal is unsuccessful Courtois will be replaced by close-season signing Asmir Begovic for Sunday's trip to Manchester City who finished second in the league last season. (Reporting by Tom Hayward, editing by Tony Jimenez)