Three Chelsea players sent off after 4 matches, Maresca sends hot warning

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca angrily said his players needed to end the red card "curse", as Joao Pedro became the third player to be sent off in the last four matches.

Joao Pedro was only brought onto the field from the second half, but in 30 minutes on the field, the Brazilian striker received two yellow cards, which meant a red card in extra time.

He became the third Chelsea player to be sent off in four games. Previously, Robert Sanchez was sent off early in the game against MU, and midfielder Chalobah also had to "take an early bath" in the match against Brighton.

Coach Maresca was not happy when Joao Pedro was sent off - Photo: Chelsea Photos

Coach Maresca said indignantly: " Unfortunately, this is another red card that we have to avoid.

Robert Sanchez is not bad behavior, because he just wants to protect the goal. The same is the case with Chalobah.

Thinking about Joao Pedro's second yellow card, he didn't even touch the opponent, but the action was really dangerous.

So, for me personally, there is no concern or problem. You need to find another reason to avoid this.

Sometimes it's better to concede, or lose a chance because then it's 11 vs 11 players on the pitch and the team has more time on the ball."

Chelsea won a hard-fought victory over Benfica thanks to a Richard Rios own goal in the 19th minute. The three points helped Maresca and his colleagues somewhat shake off the pressure after a series of poor matches recently.

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