Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gets touchline ban

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will be absent from the touchline for the clubs upcoming Premier League home fixture against Everton after receiving a one-match ban from Englands Football Association, according to a report by the BBC on Monday. The sanction follows Marescas accumulation of three yellow cards, with the most recent issued for his exuberant celebrations after Pedro Netos stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday, April 20. The win elevated Chelsea into fifth place, the final Champions League qualification spot, ahead of Nottingham Forest on goal difference. However, Forest have an opportunity to reclaim the position if they avoid defeat in their match against Tottenham later on Monday, April 21. Maresca, 45, had previously been booked during Chelseas games against Newcastle and Bournemouth earlier in the season. His suspension is limited to the match against Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and he is expected to return to the dugout for Chelseas subsequent fixture against league leaders Liverpool on May 4. During Marescas absence, assistant manager Willy Caballero, the former Argentine international and Chelsea goalkeeper, is likely to take over touchline duties for the crucial clash against Everton.The post Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gets touchline ban appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.