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'It was worth it': Chelsea boss Maresca reacts to red card against Liverpool

Maresca has reacted to his red card against Liverpool
Maresca has reacted to his red card against LiverpoolMark Pain / Alamy / Profimedia

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he has no regrets about being sent off for his passionate celebration after his side’s thrilling 2-1 win over Liverpool, admitting the moment was “worth it.”

The Italian was shown a red card after sprinting down the touchline to join in the jubilant scenes at Stamford Bridge following Estevao Willian’s dramatic late winner, which sealed a memorable night for the Blues.

Maresca will now serve a suspension when Chelsea visit Nottingham Forest on Saturday, October 18th, as the Premier League resumes after the international break.

“It was a huge emotion (against Liverpool). It's my second season at Chelsea and it was the first time we won at home in the last minute,” he said.

“The sending-off? (I’ve said) many times, football is passion, instinct. I probably didn't have time to think. It was an instinctive reaction, but I think it was worth it.”

Chelsea return to action this weekend with a trip to struggling Nottingham Forest.