Maresca denies Chelsea 'discipline problem' | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Enzo Maresca denies Chelsea has a 'discipline problem' despite three red cards in the last four matches.
- Maresca suggests the recent red cards were due to difficult, split-second decisions rather than poor discipline.
- Chelsea's recent poor form (one point from three games) is attributed to red cards and an eight-player injury crisis.
- Chelsea is preparing to face Premier League leaders Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
- Maresca dismissed the notion that Liverpool would be vulnerable despite their recent back-to-back losses.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca publicly denied that his squad suffers from a 'discipline problem' despite the team being reduced to ten men in three of their last four fixtures. The recent dismissals included goalkeeper Robert Sanchez against Manchester United and Trevoh Chalobah versus Brighton, alongside Joao Pedro in a Champions League match. Maresca insisted that each red card must be analyzed individually, distinguishing between fouls made in haste and genuine disciplinary lapses, stating he does not see a systemic issue. The manager acknowledged that receiving three or four red cards is unusual but attributed recent poor form, which has seen Chelsea drop to eighth in the table, largely to these on-field dismissals and an injury list featuring eight players. Looking ahead to the match against league leaders Liverpool, Maresca dismissed the idea that their opponents would be vulnerable following recent defeats, calling Liverpool a 'big team' having a 'fantastic' season.
