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Maresca Sent Off After Touchline Celebration as Estevao Seals Chelsea's Late Win Over Liverpool

The dismissal triggers a one-match touchline ban, with Willy Caballero set to lead Chelsea against Nottingham Forest.

Overview

  • Estevao, on as a substitute, scored a stoppage-time winner by turning in Marc Cucurella’s cross at Stamford Bridge.
  • Enzo Maresca sprinted down the touchline to celebrate and was shown a second yellow card upon returning to the bench, resulting in a red.
  • The red card carries a one-match touchline suspension, so assistant coach Willy Caballero will oversee the next game against Nottingham Forest.
  • Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett criticized referee Anthony Taylor’s decision to dismiss Maresca, describing the call as avoidable.
  • Maresca had earlier received a first-half booking for protesting over an Alejandro Garnacho penalty appeal, and Chelsea’s win came despite fresh defensive injuries and recent mixed results.