- Malo Gusto’s reckless foul earned Chelsea their fifth red card in six games during a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
- Gusto’s first-half lunge led to an instant dismissal, mirroring Chelsea’s recent disciplinary woes.
- Repeated red cards expose Maresca’s tactical weaknesses.
Chelsea’s right-back, Malo Gusto has received the club fifth red cards in the last six games across all competition.
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Gusto’s reckless challenge against Nottingham Forest player in the 58th minute got him ejected from the pitch, yet the Blues dominated with a 3-0 win.
He got the fifth red card in a row for the club in six games across all competitions, after his stud-up attack on Callum Hudson-Odoi, in the second half of the game.
Trevoh Chalobah’s elbow during a derby match against Brighton, João Pedro’s reckless two-footed challenge versus Benfica, and Enzo Maresca’s touchline tantrum that earned him a ban.
However, latest mistake involved a dangerous tackle confirmed by VAR, turned Chelsea’s control into desperation.
Meanwhile, they struggled earlier on without key midfielders like Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez
Reece James sealed Chelsea’s win with a third goal, even after Gusto was sent off late in the game.
