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Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer was one of the critics of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s red card following the Blues' thrilling 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the Premier League over the weekend.
Chelsea triumphed over Arne Slot’s team, thanks to Estevao Willian’s dramatic last-minute goal in the 96th minute.
The Brazilian winger’s goal ignited ecstatic celebrations at Stamford Bridge.
Maresca was seen sprinting down the touchline to celebrate with his players and the home fans.
Upon returning to the dugout, the Italian received a second yellow card from referee Anthony Taylor.
Maresca had already been cautioned in the first half of the match for dissent after Taylor declined to award a penalty when Alejandro Garnacho fell in the box following a challenge by Dominik Szoboszlai.
However, Shearer expressed his discontent with Taylor’s decision regarding Maresca.
“I understand the laws and rules, but come on,” Shearer stated on Match of the Day.
“You’ve just scored a fantastic late goal, your team has performed excellently under immense pressure, and he gets a yellow card for displaying that emotion… I simply don’t understand it.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Enzo Maresca shown a red card?
Enzo Maresca received a second yellow card for celebrating a late goal, after already being booked for dissent earlier in the match.
What did Alan Shearer say about the red card?
Alan Shearer criticized the decision, expressing that it was unreasonable to penalize a manager for showing emotion after a significant victory.
