MARESCA SLAMS DE Chelsea slow start and claims the forced modifications of the red card

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, criticized his players for starting too slowly during the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United.

The blues tasted defeat for the first time this season in the hands of their former enemies, and they caused their own fall, according to the head coach.

Robert Sanchez was sent for a few minutes, allowing United to take control and an advance of two goals.

Casemiro was dismissed for the hosts, evening things on the field, but a late strike by Trevoh Chalobah was not enough to save points.

Speaking after the match, Maresca said: “The red card changed the match after three minutes.

“After the red card for them, 10 V 10, it changed the game for us. We had to start better.

“It’s a red card. (We should have had) a penalty for Joao. “

After the red card, Estevao Willian, Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer were all sacrificed so that Chelsea could change training to match United.

This aroused criticism of experts and fans, but Maresca defended her decision.

He added: “They attack with five players, so the idea was to defend himself with five players. You can defend yourself with four to 11 V 11. The game has probably changed after conceding the red card also with Casemiro. We were much better.

“Cole this morning did a test to play this match. It was not 100%. It was a fantastic effort for the club, for his teammates, for the team. Unfortunately, it was not 100%.

“We have to start the game better. We cannot concede a red card to Old Trafford after three minutes.”