When Gusto was despatched off within the 87th minute, it had no bearing on the end result however highlighted Chelsea’s disciplinary points.
That pink card was Chelsea’s fourth in six matches.
Maresca was additionally banned for celebrating Estevao Willian’s late winner in opposition to Liverpool earlier than the worldwide break, leading to a one-match ban.
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It was Chelsea’s third pink card within the Premier League this season – greater than every other membership.
That is solely the third time Chelsea have had three gamers despatched off after eight matches, having finished so within the 2001-02 and 2017-18 seasons.
Regardless of Maresca taking part in it down, Chelsea’s self-discipline drawback will be expensive after inflicting defeat in opposition to Manchester United and Brighton, however not on this event.
Maresca should deal with this or danger it turning into a recurring difficulty. The squad, regardless of their expertise, lack expertise, and it was the Premier League’s youngest XI of the season on Saturday.