Enzo Maresca has enjoyed a perfect start to his Premier League campaign, with Chelsea continuing their impressive run after securing victory over Manchester United. The result gave the Blues another important win and provided Maresca with plenty to celebrate.
The Chelsea boss admitted that defeating a side reduced to ten men always feels good, but joked that it was even more satisfying to achieve it against Manchester United. Maresca also highlighted the impact of Phil Foden’s red card, explaining that the dismissal changed the tactical nature of the game for both teams.
According to Maresca, Manchester United are particularly dangerous when they have space to attack and transition quickly. Foden’s dismissal reduced that threat and ultimately made the match more difficult for United, despite also changing the way Chelsea had to approach the contest.
However, Maresca also questioned the consistency of the refereeing decision. While accepting that Foden’s challenge could warrant a red card, he argued that Bruno Fernandes could potentially have received the same punishment for his involvement in the same incident.
Maresca’s comments are likely to generate further debate among supporters, particularly over whether both players should have been sent off. Nevertheless, the Chelsea manager can be pleased with the result as he continues to build momentum and establish his authority in the Premier League.
