Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca Receives Touchline Ban

Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca Receives Touchline Ban

Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca Receives Touchline Ban

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been handed a one-match touchline ban following his dismissal during the dramatic victory against Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Italian manager received a second yellow card from referee Anthony Taylor for leaving the technical area to celebrate with his players after Estevao Willian's winning goal in the 95th minute against the reigning champions earlier this month.

The Football Association reported that Maresca was accused of acting inappropriately and using abusive or insulting language and behavior during the match, which resulted in his expulsion around the 96th minute.

Maresca acknowledged the charge and accepted the standard penalty imposed by the FA.

In addition to the ban, he has been fined £8,000. Consequently, he will not be present in the Chelsea dugout for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, where assistant coach Willy Caballero is expected to take over his duties.

This marks Maresca's second touchline ban since he began his tenure as a Premier League manager in June 2024. He previously served a suspension in April 2025 after receiving a third yellow card of the season while celebrating Pedro Neto's 93rd-minute goal against Fulham.

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