Chelsea: Chelsea appeal over Kezman

Chelsea are appealing against Mateja Kezman's sending off in the pre-season friendly against AS Roma.
The FA has confirmed it will deal with the matter on 9 August.

The summer signing was dismissed for violent conduct in the US after a clash with Olivier Dacourt and was given a three-match ban.

The suspension is due to start on 17 August and Kezman will miss the away games at Birmingham, Crystal Palace and the home fixture against Southampton.
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Chelsea's preparations for facing Manchester United this weekend were given a boost with two of their strikers now available for the start of the season.

Summer arrival Mateja Kezman won his appeal to the Football Association to overturn a three-match ban, while Adrian Mutu pledged his future to the club after a move to Juventus fell through.

Manager Jose Mourinho now has a selection dilemma with Kezman and Mutu competing with Eidur Gudjohnsen and Didier Drogba for a starting place.