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Chelsea's Maresca Slams Delap's 'Stupid' Red Card Blunder

10/30/2025

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Enzo Maresca, Chelsea head coach, criticized Liam Delap's 'stupid' red card during Chelsea's EFL Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Delap, returning from injury, received two yellow cards within seven minutes after coming on.
Maresca said the red card was unnecessary and embarrassing, stressing players must keep composure.
The incident marked Chelsea's fifth red card this season, with Delap missing the upcoming Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur due to suspension.

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Enzo Maresca, Chelsea head coach, criticized Liam Delap's 'stupid' red card during Chelsea's EFL Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Delap, returning from injury, received two yellow cards within seven minutes after coming on.
Maresca said the red card was unnecessary and embarrassing, stressing players must keep composure.
The incident marked Chelsea's fifth red card this season, with Delap missing the upcoming Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur due to suspension.