Enzo Maresca has received a one-game touchline suspension due to his enthusiastic celebration following Chelsea’s recent triumph over Liverpool. Before the international break, the Italian witnessed his team secure a crucial Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, coming off consecutive defeats to Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion, were in dire need of a win against the reigning champions to rejuvenate their season. When Estevao Willian scored a dramatic 96th-minute goal against Liverpool, Maresca’s exuberant touchline charge led to his dismissal from the match.
The former Leicester City manager had already received a booking for dissent before his touchline antics resulted in a second yellow card, leading to a subsequent red card. The Football Association (FA) imposed a one-match touchline ban and an £8,000 fine on Maresca for his behavior during the Chelsea vs. Liverpool game.
As a consequence, Maresca will be absent from the touchline for Chelsea’s upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. With Chelsea currently on 11 points from three wins, two draws, and two losses, they are trailing league leaders Arsenal by five points. The pressure to stay competitive in the title race may have fueled Maresca’s passionate celebration.
Following the game, Maresca expressed disappointment over his dismissal on Instagram, acknowledging the joy of the last-minute victory but lamenting not being able to celebrate with the fans. Chelsea faces a crucial period with upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and Ajax in the Champions League. After a challenging start in Europe’s premier competition, Chelsea cannot afford to drop more points in their quest for success.
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