Chelsea’s form is undoubtedly getting better as the club from Stamford Bridge has been undefeated for seven games (since August 29) and Enzo Maresca’s imprint on his team’s performances is eventually becoming visible. Still, apart from tactics and gameplay, the Italian’s impact is noticeable in one more feature – lack of discipline.Chelsea get lost in Nottingham’s forest!Namely, Maresca has obviously transferred the style of a passionate and uncompromising fighter that he carried while being active to his team, which became a group of warriors ready to start a brawl and a quarrel on the pitch whenever necessary.Tempers flare at Stamford Bridge. It seemed Chelsea players were not happy at a reaction by Neco Williams towards Marc Cucurella. 💥Nicolas Jackson seemed to throw a punch in it all…13 minutes of stoppage time.📽️: @ImJamieMartin pic.twitter.com/XBTvR9u7v6— 90min (@90min_Football) October 6, 2024 And when that’s a team’s determination, cards are a logical consequence. Yesterday against Nottingham Forest, Chelsea players gathered six yellow cards – enough for the FA’s punishment. However, given that the Blues had already been fined for the same violation less than a month ago (seven bookings against Bournemouth), the initial fine of £25,000 was doubled to £50,000, making £75,000 in total.”I like the way the team is fighting so I don”t see any problem” 😤Enzo Maresca on Chelsea receiving six yellow cards in their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest 6️⃣🟨 pic.twitter.com/EDrPCpVSVQ— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 7, 2024 For Maresca, everything’s fine as he even fancies his crew’s fighting spirit.”I like the team the way they are fighting. I like the way they are becoming a team in these kinds of things. I don’t see any problems,” said the 44-year-old strategist after the duel with the Trees during which even he was included in a brawl near the end of the match.Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella were booked against Nottingham Forest — they have both picked up five yellow cards already this season.The pair will miss Chelsea’s trip to Liverpool after the international break.#CFC | #LFC pic.twitter.com/DDiyFxegRZ— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) October 6, 2024 And, of course, these fines won’t hurt Chelsea financially, but the amount of yellow cards started taking its toll in another way – players’ suspensions. Consequently, the Italian won’t have the duo of defenders – Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana – at his disposal since they collected five bookings each this season. The biggest problem is they will have to sit out the derby against Liverpool at Anfield. Hence, Maresca will have what to think about while his players are away with their national teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_8396339##
