Maresca: ‘We Managed the Game Well Against Man United After Casemiro’s Red Card’

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Steven Perez
Footem’s expert

Translated by the editors

Manchester United won against Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League fifth round. Both teams had a player sent off in the first half—Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in the 5th minute, and United’s midfielder Casemiro during added time. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca discussed the match.

Details: Enzo Maresca noted that the game changed after Casemiro received his red card.

— The red card altered the match within three minutes. With both teams down to ten players, the game shifted in our favor. We managed play better than Manchester United.

Maresca also mentioned the need for the team to work on finishing their chances and stated they should have performed better at the start of the match.

We had to begin the game stronger. You can’t afford to get a player sent off at Old Trafford just three minutes in, said Chelsea’s coach Maresca.

Reminder: Maresca had to make three substitutions in the first half.