Chelsea Manager Maresca Criticizes Player Training, Addresses Red Card Issues

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has publicly addressed concerns about players' training efforts and disciplinary issues amid a challenging season. Maresca recently had a candid conversation with young striker Marc Guiu, criticizing his training performance, which led to Guiu improving and earning more first-team opportunities, including scoring in a recent match. The coach’s approach to player management emphasizes teaching and improving rather than punishment, as seen in his handling of multiple red cards the team has accumulated. Chelsea has faced a disciplinary crisis, receiving five red cards in six matches, putting them on the verge of setting a new Premier League record for red cards in consecutive fixtures, a situation Maresca acknowledges needs correction. Despite some players denying a discipline problem, Maresca highlights that some red cards were avoidable and stresses the need for better decision-making. His focus remains on guiding players to understand and correct errors rather than punitive measures, reflecting his broader coaching philosophy.