The Blues' boss rages after the German giants defender Tah avoids dismissal during Champions League loss
Enzo Maresca criticized match officials following Bayern’s defender avoided a red card in the Blues' reintroduction to the UCL.
Questionable Foul Triggers Anger
Maresca was openly furious with match referee José Sánchez Martínez after showing just a yellow to the Bayern star after a cynical tackle on João Pedro before the break.
It was clearly a red card,” the manager said. If the player isn’t trying to play the ball, that is a red. The official claimed it wasn’t aggressive enough. So apparently, it requires blood or real damage.”
Kompany’s men Make Change the defender
He got a yellow card for his protests, while his irritation grew after the home side took off the defender after the break. The Bayern manager stated the decision was because of the defender’s yellow card.
Chelsea’s Comeback Overshadowed by Errors
Although a energetic performance following 24 months out from the competition, the London club suffered for individual lapses.
- Trevoh Chalobah scored an own net
- Mistakes from Gusto and Moisés Caicedo led to Harry Kane netting a double
- One of Kane’s goals came from the spot-kick
The manager Applaud Team’s Performance
I’m satisfied with the performance,” the coach said. We understood how challenging it would be to travel here facing such opponents. We competed very well. Unfortunately, we made mistakes which proved costly.”
He added that Cole Palmer is not injured after seeming to struggle with a fitness concern late on.
