Overview
- Enzo Maresca said Liam Delap apologised in the dressing room after two quick bookings led to his red card in the 4-3 League Cup win at Wolves.
- The coach explained that translation shaped his post-match phrasing, stressing he believes Delap can be a fantastic player but must refine aspects of his game.
- Chelsea have received five red cards in their past nine matches, which ESPN research says is joint-most across Europe’s top five leagues this season.
- Maresca acknowledged some dismissals were avoidable and framed the issue as part of a young squad’s learning curve that must improve.
- Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro are available for Tottenham, while Cole Palmer remains out and Delap serves his suspension.