Maresca Receives One-Match Ban and Fine Following Dismissal in Chelsea’s Win Over Liverpool

Key Takeaways:

• Enzo Maresca has been suspended for one match and fined eight thousand pounds following his red card against Liverpool before the international break
• Chelsea secured a dramatic 2:1 victory over Liverpool after Estevao scored in the 96th minute
• Referee Anthony Taylor dismissed Maresca after exuberant celebrations with his players near the corner flag

Maresca’s Suspension Details

Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca will not be on the sidelines for the club’s forthcoming away fixture against Nottingham Forest this weekend. The Italian manager was handed a one-match ban and an eight thousand pound fine as a consequence of his dismissal during the match against Liverpool prior to the international break. The decision follows Maresca’s second yellow card, which was shown by referee Anthony Taylor after Maresca enthusiastically joined his players near the corner flag to celebrate Estevao’s 96th-minute winner in a dramatic 2:1 victory for the Blues.

Enzo Maresca has been given a one-match touchline ban and an £8k fine after being sent off for celebrating Chelsea’s last-minute win over Liverpool.🔵 pic.twitter.com/pN3BkiD1Pl

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 15, 2025

FA’s Statement and Maresca’s Reaction

According to the Football Association, Maresca “acted in an inappropriate manner and/or used offensive words and/or behavior during the match, which led to his dismissal around the 96th minute.” The Chelsea boss admitted his guilt and accepted the standard punishment associated with such offences.

A few days earlier, Maresca offered his perspective on the incident, stating that he had acted on instinct and did not have time to reflect, but believed it was worthwhile.

Match Summary: Chelsea’s Late Triumph Over Liverpool

The Londoners clinched a last-gasp 2:1 win against Liverpool, courtesy of Estevao’s decisive goal deep into stoppage time. The intense match reached its climax when, in the 96th minute, Estevao found the net, prompting exuberant celebrations among the Chelsea squad and staff, culminating in Maresca’s involvement on the pitch.