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ENZO MARESCA was caught “scratching” himself on live television while Chelsea faced Tottenham in the Premier League.
The Blues manager was on the touchline for the match in North London, but it seemed he was experiencing some discomfort.
Enzo Maresca stood on the touchline with his hands in his pockets
He then appeared to quickly scratch himself
Maresca, 45, had stepped away from his seat in the dugout to give instructions to his players on the field.
Afterward, he took a step back to observe the game and placed his hands in his pockets.
However, sharp-eyed fans noticed one of his hands swiftly moving to scratch his groin area.
Fans were left astonished and reacted on social media.
One user commented: “Maresca, you tried to hide it!”
Another remarked: “Did we really need to see Maresca scratch himself?”
A third added: “Maresca always seems to have an itch.”
A fourth wrote: “Maresca needs to stop scratching himself every time he’s on camera.”
Another said: “Oh no, Maresca.”
This isn’t the first time a manager has been caught with an itch while on the sidelines.
Former Germany manager Joachim Low was similarly caught during Germany's match against Ukraine in the Euro 2016 opening game.
He was filmed causing a stir among fans and later issued an apology.
He stated: “I saw the pictures as well, and obviously, sometimes you do things subconsciously. It happened, and I am sorry.”
Joachim Low was seen more than once having an itchCredit: ITV
Pep Guardiola also had an awkward moment caught on cameraCredit: Sky Sports
“It was adrenaline and concentration. I will try to behave differently in the future,” he added.
Even Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was caught in a similar situation.
During Manchester City’s victory over Tottenham in May 2024, Erling Haaland scored twice.
The striker's goals seemed to delight the Spaniard, who was seen rubbing his groin after the TV cameras panned to the technical area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Enzo Maresca during the Chelsea vs. Tottenham match?
Enzo Maresca was caught on live TV scratching himself while managing from the touchline during the match.
How did fans react to the incident?
Fans expressed their surprise and amusement on social media, with various comments about the incident.
Has this type of incident happened before with other managers?
Yes, similar incidents have occurred in the past, including a notable one involving former Germany manager Joachim Low during Euro 2016.
