MARESCA PRAISES THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF HIS PLAYERS

Enzo Maresca praised his Chelsea players for their "fighting spirit" following a chaotic 1-1 Premier League draw against 10-man Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. A late-game melee involving nearly all players and substitutes was triggered when Forest’s Neco Williams shoved Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella off the field, causing a collision with Maresca. As a result, Cucurella received his fifth yellow card, ruling him out of Chelsea’s upcoming match against Liverpool. Chelsea, having accumulated six yellow cards for the second time this season, may face a fine.

Maresca dismissed concerns about discipline, emphasizing that he appreciated the team's collective fight and unity. He noted that while there are areas to improve, he didn’t see a significant problem.

During the scuffle, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, who had been substituted, was seen raising his hand to a Forest player, an incident missed by the officials but potentially subject to retrospective action.

The match saw Forest take an unexpected lead early in the second half, with Chris Wood scoring after a set-piece play. Chelsea’s Noni Madueke equalized soon after with a well-placed shot. Both teams experienced tense moments, with Forest's James Ward-Prowse receiving a red card for a handball, and both goalkeepers making crucial saves during an intense 13 minutes of added time. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo described the match as highly emotional and difficult to manage.


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