Chelsea manager Andre Villas Boas has refused to comment on Fernando Torres’ red card against Swansea on Saturday, and instead preferred to discuss the manner of his side’s victory.
The Stamford Bridge outfit ran out comfortable 4-1 winners, with the Spaniard scoring the opener before being dismissed.
When asked about the Spain international’s first half lunge on Mark Gower that saw him sent from the pitch, the Portuguese coach refused to be drawn on an opinion.
“Well, this is for the referee to decide, according to the rules and he decided like that, so nothing to say,” he told Sky Sports.
Villas Boas was sighted speaking to the fourth official after the incident, but explains that he just wanted some clarity on the decision.
“I was just beginning to try to understand the situation but I think the referee’s decision was the most important at this time,” he stated.
A Ramires strike and a brace from Didier Drogba sealed the win, and the man in charge is happy with the three points.
“Yes, it was a good win for us and an important win after what happened at Old Trafford.
“Eventually we got the goal which was important but things became even more difficult for us with ten men but we didn’t stop trying to take our opportunities and we came up with a fantastic result so it’s really good to come back and show our resilience not only from a defeat but also what happened on Wednesday,” he concluded.
With Manchester United dropping points at Stoke, Chelsea are now just three points off the pace.
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