Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen sent off for 'hitting opponent like a truck', footage has gone viral

Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen received a straight red card for a wild challenge on Sonny Carey during Burnley vs. Blackpool on Saturday.

Maatsen, on loan at Burnley, has gone viral on social media following his behaviour during his side's thrilling 3-3 draw at Turf Moor.

He lashed out at Carey after the Blackpool midfielder took him out during a counter-attack.

The Dutchman raced onto the loose ball, but was chopped down by Carey who was red carded following his challenge.

Maatsen, though, took matters into his own hands as he reacted angrily to the foul.

He steamed into Carey and sent his opponent crumbling to the floor, sparking a mass brawl between both teams.

The match referee also brandished a red card to Maatsen.

The incident involving the 20-year-old got fans talking online.

One wrote: "Looked like he got hit by a truck."

A Chelsea fan tweeted: "I've seen enough. Bring him in for Chilwell."

A third added: "Blackpool player putting a claim in for whiplash as we speak."

Another commented: "Sent him flying."

As for the actual match, Burnley and Blackpool played out an exciting six-goal thriller.

Josh Brownhill opened the scoring in the third minute, with Nathan Tella doubling his side's advantage.

Theo Corbeanu reduced the deficit, but the hosts restored their two-goal advantage when Tella scored his second goal of the game.

In the second half, Shayne Lavery and Jerry Yates scored for the visitors to level the game to earn a point.

Featured Image Credit: EFL

Topics: Chelsea, Football

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