
Enzo Maresca Sent Off in Mourinho-Style Celebration After Estevao's Dramatic Goal
It was a nostalgic moment when Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's coach, ran down the touchline to celebrate a goal scored by Estevao, an 18-year-old Brazilian player, against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The goal secured a 2-1 victory for Chelsea, pushing them to sixth place in the league table.
The match had been intense, with Chelsea initially leading 1-0 through Moises Caicedo's goal before being equalized by Cody Gakpo. Estevao's late goal sealed the win for Chelsea, marking Liverpool's third consecutive defeat.
After the goal, Maresca joined the players in celebration on the field, but his actions led to his dismissal from the game due to receiving a second yellow card. This was Chelsea's fourth red card in five games, following other players' dismissals in previous matches.
Despite the disciplinary action, the victory was crucial for Chelsea, who had suffered a loss in their previous game against Brighton. Meanwhile, Liverpool, who had been leading the league, lost the top spot to Arsenal after their defeat to Chelsea.
Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge commented on the significance of the win for Chelsea, highlighting the team's capability to deliver such performances consistently. Jose Mourinho, who recently faced Chelsea as Benfica's manager, expressed gratitude towards Chelsea fans for their support during the game, reminiscing about his time with the club.