Chelsea’s Double Suspension Threat: Maresca Faces Selection Headache for Liverpool and Arsenal
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is facing a potential suspension risk for two key players, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana, early in the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Both players have accumulated three yellow cards in the first five matches, meaning they are just two bookings away from a one-match suspension under the league’s disciplinary rules.
Cucurella received yellow cards in games against Wolves, Bournemouth, and West Ham, while Fofana was cautioned in matches against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and West Ham.
Embed from Getty ImagesWith 14 more games to go before reaching the cut-off point for a one-match suspension due to five yellow cards, Maresca will need both players to avoid further bookings, particularly with crucial upcoming fixtures.
Chelsea face Brighton and Nottingham Forest next, followed by a high-profile trip to Liverpool on October 20.
Should Cucurella or Fofana pick up yellow cards in those games, they could miss that critical clash.
Even if they avoid bookings in the next two matches, the risk of missing important fixtures against Newcastle, Manchester United, and Arsenal in the coming weeks remains.
Given their importance to Chelsea’s strong start, Maresca will be keen to ensure both players manage their disciplinary record while maintaining their aggressive defensive style, as they have played key roles in the team’s promising early form.
Chelsea’s Double Suspension Threat: Maresca Faces Selection Headache for Liverpool and Arsenal
