admitted that deserved to be despatched off for towards because the supervisor lamented a “silly foul”.
The guests survived a seven-goal thriller at Molineux regardless of earlier than Jamie Gittens popped up with what proved an important aim in a 4-3 win.
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Maresca had been after an harm lay-off and launched the ahead within the second half, with the 22-year-old again amongst issues after 10 weeks out.
The younger ahead quickly discovered himself in hassle with the referee, although, first being cautioned for pushing Yerson Mosquera to the bottom earlier than fouling Emmanuel Agbadou and being proven a second yellow.
An impending one-match suspension will drive Delap to overlook Saturday’s Premier League conflict with Tottenham, and continues a theme of ill-discipline this season for Chelsea.
Robert Sanchez was despatched off towards Manchester United, Trevoh Chalobah towards Brighton, Joao Pedro towards Benfica and Malo Gusto towards Nottingham Forest – whereas Maresca additionally served a touchline ban for his celebrations of a successful aim towards Liverpool.
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And whereas believing there was mitigation for a few of his facet’s misdeeds, Maresca branded Delap’s two yellows as “embarrassing”.
Liam Delap was proven crimson late on for a second bookable offence (Chelsea FC through Getty Photographs)
“Completely, sure,” Maresca stated when requested if Delap deserved his dismissal. “[It is a] silly foul, we are able to keep away from that.
“I fully perceive when there are crimson playing cards like Brighton or Man United that’s tough, however crimson card towards Nottingham Forest and crimson card immediately, each we are able to keep away from that. And we have now to keep away from that.
“It is embarrassing when it is a crimson card like immediately, as a result of it is two yellow playing cards in seven minutes. I feel we are able to keep away from that.
“After the yellow card, I informed him 4 or 5 occasions to maintain calm. However Liam is a participant that when he is contained in the pitch in all probability he’ll be taking part in the sport for himself and he struggles to grasp and to pay attention round him.”
Liam Delap’s return to motion for Chelsea was short-lived (Chelsea FC through Getty Photographs)
Chelsea have been drawn an away tie towards League One Cardiff within the quarter-finals.