Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, has been hit with a one-match touchline ban after receiving his third yellow card of the season, according to a report by the BBC.
This means the Italian tactician will be absent from the dug-out when Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge this Saturday.
The 45-year-old was handed the suspension after being booked for his exuberant celebration following Pedro Neto’s stoppage-time winner that sealed a 2-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday.
The dramatic win saw Chelsea leapfrog Nottingham Forest into the coveted fifth spot, the last available UEFA Champions League qualification slot—though Forest can reclaim the position if they manage at least a draw against Tottenham later today.
Maresca’s earlier yellow cards this season came during matches against Newcastle and Bournemouth. Fortunately for Chelsea fans, the manager will return in time for a crucial clash against league leaders Liverpool on May 4.
In Maresca’s absence, assistant manager and ex-goalkeeper Willy Caballero is expected to take charge from the sidelines against Everton.
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