Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed suggestions that his side are struggling with discipline following a recent run of red cards in the Premier League.The Italian coach, who took charge at Stamford Bridge this season, has seen his team reduced to 10 men on several occasions in recent weeks, sparking criticism over player conduct and game management.Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Chelsea’s home fixture against table-toppers Liverpool,
Maresca insisted the incidents did not reflect a wider problem within the squad.“I don’t think we have a discipline problem,” Maresca told reporters. “Of course, we’ve had some red cards, but they were individual situations. The players know what is expected, and we are working to avoid these moments in the future.”Maresca stressed that his focus remains on preparing Chelsea to face Jürgen Klopp’s high-flying Liverpool, who currently sit at the top of the league standings.“The most important thing now is the game against Liverpool,” he said.
“They are in very good form, and we will need full concentration and intensity to compete.”Chelsea, who are battling to climb the table after a mixed start to the campaign, will be without several suspended players for the match, adding to Maresca’s selection concerns.