Telecom reported that Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool, Estevan scored the winning goal at the last moment of the game, and Maresca's celebrations made Stamford Bridge fans ecstatic. Despite losing to Manchester United and Brighton in a row, Maresca still...
Telecom reported that Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool, Estevan scored the winning goal at the last moment of the game, and Maresca's celebrations made Stamford Bridge fans ecstatic.
Despite losing to Manchester United and Brighton in a row, Maresca still gained the trust of Chelsea's board of directors. This victory was not only the club's first defeat of the defending Premier League champion under the rule of the new boss, but also allowed Maresca to win more fans' support.
Despite winning the UEFA United and the Club World Cup, Maresca's position in the hearts of Chelsea fans has always been tepid. However, the result of this game and his passionate performance undoubtedly made him more popular with fans. During the game, Maresca was warned by the fourth official many times for leaving the technical zone, but he still rushed to the sidelines to celebrate after Chelsea scored a goal and was eventually sent off.
His behavior reminds of Mourinho in the past, and Maresca also shows his "speciality". He skipped the celebrating player and greeted the fans with his fists. After returning to the technical zone, he was immediately shown a second yellow card and expelled from the field. Despite this, he continued to direct on the way to the locker room.
Maresca's red card is the fourth in Chelsea's last five games, but this has not affected the joy of the fans. The coach will be suspended in the game against Nottingham Forest after international matches, but this is already a story. Perhaps the biggest regret is that Maresca's departure prevented him from attending the post-match press conference, which was handed over to assistant coach Willie Caballero. Caballero admits that the victory and the emotional impact it brings are an important moment.
Cabalero said: "Maresca has a good relationship with the fans, but defeating strong teams like Liverpool and Arsenal at the last moment will make him more confident. In the last 30 minutes of the game, all fans cheered for us, and this atmosphere is exactly what we hope to create. Such an environment is very unfavorable for the visiting team, but it can allow us to sprint in the last few minutes. I hope we can create such an atmosphere in more games."
Chelsea fans really like the first yellow card Maresca received in the first half, and even the second one. He firmly believed that Garnacho should get a penalty and shouted "get out" when referee Anthony Taylor refused to give the penalty. Liverpool coach Xavi Valero tried to argue that Maresca's protests were too intense, and he also responded unceremoniously. This has helped create one of the warmest atmospheres in Stamford Bridge recently.
This game is undoubtedly Maresca's victory. Eight players were absent before the game, and despite this, after Liverpool equalized the score, the home team still strived for victory. This is largely due to Maresca's substitution adjustment. He admitted to making a mistake after losing to Brighton last week and was accused of making a negative substitution decision in that game and against Manchester United.
Garnacho and Pedro Neto are two of Chelsea's best performers, but Maresca realizes that Liverpool can be beaten. There is a risk when switching to 18-year-old Estewan, because the young player may have problems on the defensive end. Similarly, Jamie Gittens has been in poor form until Saturday. But both players played a big role, and Estewan eventually scored the winning goal at the final moment of the game, and Maresca celebrated like all the best Chelsea coaches.
