Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was shown a red card on Saturday following his exuberant celebration of a stoppage-time winner in his side’s Premier League clash against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues clinched a dramatic 2–1 victory after new Brazilian signing Estêvão found the back of the net deep into injury time, sending the home fans into raptures.
The goal capped off an intense contest that saw both teams battle fiercely for control, with Chelsea displaying resilience under pressure from Jürgen Klopp’s side.
In the heat of the moment, Maresca sprinted from the technical area and onto the pitch to join his players in celebrating the decisive goal.
The Italian manager, who had already been cautioned earlier in the match for leaving his technical zone, was promptly shown a second yellow card by the referee, resulting in his dismissal.
Despite the sending-off, the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge remained electric as Chelsea players and supporters celebrated their biggest statement win of the season so far.
Maresca, who took over at Chelsea this summer, has been under scrutiny as he looks to rebuild the squad and restore the club’s competitive edge in the Premier League.
His passionate reaction highlighted the emotional intensity of the fixture and the significance of the result for his young team.
Chelsea are now unbeaten in their last four league matches, and the win lifts them closer to the top four. However, Maresca will likely face a touchline ban in their next game, leaving his assistant to lead from the sidelines.
The club has yet to issue an official statement on the red card, but fans online have largely praised the manager’s passion and connection with the players.
