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Swansea City have appealed against the red card shown to Federico Fernandez in the 2-1 defeat by Liverpool.

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Swansea have appealed against defender Federico Fernandez's red card in Tuesday night's Capital One Cup defeat to Liverpool. The Argentinian was dismissed by referee Keith Stroud in stoppage time for a challenge on Philippe Coutinho and faces a three-match suspension. A statement issued on the club's website read: 'Swansea City can confirm that the club will be appealing the red card issued to defender Federico Fernandez against Liverpool last night. Swansea have appealed against the red card given to Federico Fernandez against Liverpool on Tuesday night . Fernandez challenges Phillipe Coutinho in an earlier piece of play before the tackle which saw him sent off . 'The club officially informed the Football Association by today's 1pm deadline. 'The FA will make a decision on the appeal ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.' Swansea had led through Marvin Emnes' goal but Mario Balotelli equalised and, after Fernandez was dismissed, Dejan Lovren's header snatched a 2-1 win to send the Reds through to the quarter-finals. Balotelli scores a late equaliser for Liverpool against Swansea City in the Capital One Cup last-16 match . Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren roars after his injury-time header sealed a 2-1 win against the Welsh side .