Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been handed a one-game touchline ban and fined \u00a38,000 by the Football Association following his overzealous celebration during his side\u2019s dramatic win over Liverpool before the international break.<\/p>\n
The Italian tactician couldn\u2019t contain his emotions after Estev\u00e3o\u2019s stunning last-minute winner sealed a thrilling 2-1 victory for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. Maresca ran towards his players and joined in the celebrations near the touchline, an act that the FA has deemed to have crossed the line in terms of conduct.<\/p>\n
In an official statement, the FA confirmed that Maresca\u2019s behaviour \u201camounted to improper conduct\u201d and that the Chelsea boss has accepted the charge. As a result, he will not be present in the technical area for Chelsea\u2019s upcoming Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the incident, Maresca described Estev\u00e3o\u2019s decisive goal as \u201cone of my favourite moments so far\u201d since taking charge of Chelsea this summer. The 44-year-old\u2019s passion and energy have been evident since his arrival, as he continues to rebuild the squad and restore belief among the Stamford Bridge faithful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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