Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca might be with out Pedro Neto for his or her Premier League conflict in opposition to Brentford.
The 24-year-old has began 5 of ‘s final seven Premier League video games after turning into a most well-liked selection below Maresca since his £54m switch from Wolves in the summertime.
Neto has made 17 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, contributing to 6 targets (three targets and three assists).
Nonetheless, the Portugal worldwide has been strolling a tightrope in latest matches within the league after racking up 4 yellow playing cards, leaving him only one additional reserving away from a one-game suspension.
Neto reached the edge of 5 bookings moments earlier than being substituted , which is able to see him miss Chelsea’s residence match in opposition to Brentford this Sunday.
Consequently, Neto will subsequent be accessible for Chelsea within the league in opposition to Everton at Goodison Park on December 22, their remaining match earlier than Christmas.
After enjoying 86 minutes in opposition to Spurs, Maresca may have a call to make with Neto for his or her . With earlier than they landing in beneath freezing temperatures, Neto could also be referred to as upon as a consequence of Maresca having one eye on Sunday’s London derby.
Each Neto and Jadon Sancho, who’s prone to earn a relaxation in midweek, had been each lauded by Maresca following the win over Spurs.
“(Jadon’s) efficiency and Pedro Neto, on and off the ball was excellent,” mentioned Maresca. “Off the ball, they had been operating, following Udogie and defensively they had been excellent. That is what we want.”
It can hand Neto a clear slate on his return in opposition to Everton, along with his threshold now rising to 10 yellow playing cards for a two-match ban for the attacker to stick to.
Luckily for Maresca, attacking depth isn’t one in every of Chelsea’s points. Noni Madueke is prone to are available in for Neto, with Mykhailo Mudryk additionally an alternative choice out extensive.