'You lack information' – Enzo Maresca in feisty clash with reporter over Chelsea issue

Maresca defended his disciplinary record at Chelsea, insisting red cards were not a major issue during his tenure and citing tactical substitutions over indiscipline.

Enzo Maresca faced questioning at his Manchester City press conference about his red card record at Chelsea, where he managed 28 matches before departing in January. During his time at Stamford Bridge, six players were sent off across all competitions: Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, Joao Pedro, Malo Gusto, Liam Delap and Moises Caicedo. A reporter asked whether the dismissals represented a significant issue for the team.

Maresca pushed back, saying "You lack information" and clarifying that the red card problem persisted after he left—Chelsea received four more dismissals in the 29 matches that followed his departure. He also addressed his recent pattern of substituting players on yellow cards at City, explaining that his decisions are not always about discipline but sometimes reflect tactical concerns about performance. "Sometimes it has been because I didn't like what I saw, so I changed," he said.