Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, praised his team’s fighting spirit despite receiving six yellow cards in their recent match against Nottingham Forest. The players who were booked include Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Wesley Fofana, Pedro Neto, and Marc Cucurella. Fofana and Cucurella will now serve one-match bans due to accumulating five yellow cards this season.
Additionally, Chelsea triggered a £50,000 fine from the FA for the six yellow cards, which is double the usual amount. This comes after they were fined £25,000 for a similar incident in the past. Star striker Nicolas Jackson will not face any retrospective action for his involvement in a brawl during the match.
Maresca commended his team’s unity and fighting spirit, emphasizing that he prefers to see his players fully engaged in the game. Despite the challenges they faced, including conceding a goal to Forest and dealing with a red card for the visitors, Chelsea managed to equalize and maintain control of the game.
Maresca highlighted the team’s strong performance in the first half, where they controlled the game and created chances. He noted the difference in playing against Forest compared to Brighton, emphasizing the importance of adapting to different styles of play. Despite the difficulties posed by Forest’s defensive tactics, Chelsea remained composed and deserved to win the game.
Overall, Maresca expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and their ability to handle adversity during the match. The fighting spirit displayed by the players, despite the disciplinary issues and challenges they faced, reflects their growing cohesion as a team.
