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Maresca Says Liverpool Red Card Was Worth It, Receives One-Match Ban

He will miss Chelsea’s trip to Nottingham Forest after calling his touchline sprint an instinctive reaction.

Overview

  • Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 with Estevao Willian’s injury‑time winner, after which Enzo Maresca was sent off for a second yellow for leaving his technical area.
  • Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, Maresca said the celebration was “instinctive” and “worth it,” reflecting on pressure since taking the job and recent trophy wins.
  • The dismissal triggers a standard one‑match touchline suspension, ruling Maresca out of Saturday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
  • Assistant coach Willy Caballero handled post‑match media duties following Maresca’s sending‑off.
  • Pundit reaction remains split, with some highlighting Chelsea’s broader discipline concerns and others arguing the manager’s passion helped energize supporters and players.