Premier League launch assertion on Martinez card; Maresca fears Palmer harm

The Premier League insist referee Robert Jones was proper to not ship off Lisandro Martinez after the Manchester United star made a late sort out on Cole Palmer.

Martinez, who began towards Chelsea at centre-back alongside Matthijs de Ligt, went in late (and excessive!) on the Chelsea ahead within the second half and plenty of – together with Roy Keane – felt the Argentina worldwide was fortunate to remain on the pitch.

United skipper with 20 minutes to go, though Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo equalised simply 4 minutes later to assert a degree for Enzo Maresca’s aspect.

One of many greatest got here in stoppage time when Martinez left a mark on Palmer, after elevating his foot to catch the Chelsea ahead’s knee.

Palmer had flicked the ball into the air when Martinez caught him and referee Jones determined it warranted a yellow card. The sort out was extra reckless than harmful however Gary Neville on co-commentary pushed for Martinez to be despatched for an early bathe.

VAR reviewed the incident however didn’t see a motive to improve the reserving to a pink card.

A Premier League assertion learn (through ): “The referee issued a yellow card to Martinez for a problem on Palmer. VAR checked for a possible pink card and confirmed the referee’s name of no pink card, deeming that it was a reckless problem.”

Chelsea sweat on Cole Palmer’s harm

Martinez’s sort out on Palmer might have far greater penalties for Chelsea if their star ahead had been to overlook any time due to it.

Following the 1-1 draw at Previous Trafford, Chelsea head coach Maresca revealed some concern about Palmer’s left knee, saying (through ): “He was there within the altering room with ice. We’re ready now. Hopefully it’s nothing necessary.

“[…] I feel it’s fairly clear nearly for all of us however the referees there didn’t take the choice they usually made a unique determination. […] For me, when there is no such thing as a intention to go for the ball and he goes for the participant. It’s a pink. […] I feel it’s fairly clear it’s a pink.”

Previous Trafford simply changed into the theatre of nightmares for Chelsea if that is so. Palmer was their greatest risk going ahead and also you fancy one thing to occur when he will get on the ball.

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