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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca sent off for wild celebration after Estevao winner vs Liverpool

AnyFans 2025-10-05

By Dan Marsh

Enzo Maresca was shown a red card after celebrating Chelsea’s dramatic late winner against Liverpool as Willian Estevao struck in the 95th minute to sink the Premier League champions.

The Italian had already been shown a yellow card for angrily complaining about a VAR check on a Chelsea penalty claim. But that didn’t stop him from sprinting up the touchline to celebrate after the Blues made it 2-1 right at the death.

As Maresca, his team and supporters celebrated, Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville pointed out that the Chelsea boss would be given his marching orders “He’s been sent off, he won’t care about that,” Neville said on commentary. “Well worth being sent off for. What a celebration.”

“What a moment for him,” Neville added. “His team have been outstanding. They’ve got better and better as the game has gone on.”

As Maresca made an early exit down the tunnel, Estevao was singled out for praise by Stamford Bridge favourite Pat Nevin. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: “Chelsea have probably had the better chances in the game. It’s been just too easy, every single time they go down that left hand side and get to the byeline, they get a cross in.

“They’ve not had anyone lock down that back post, but Estevao takes his chance and arrives there for a tap in. What a massive, massive moment.”

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