**Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Receives One-Match Touchline Ban: Here’s Why**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 15, 2025, 10:03 PM*
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, has been handed a one-match touchline ban and fined £8,000 by the Football Association (FA). This penalty follows his exuberant celebrations during Chelsea’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Matchday 7 of the Premier League 2025-26 season.
### The Incident: Over-the-Top Celebrations Lead to Ban
Maresca’s intense celebrations after Chelsea’s last-minute winning goal did not go down well with referee Anthony Taylor. The official issued Maresca a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal from the touchline and being sent to the stands.
The FA stated that Maresca’s behavior was inappropriate and/or involved abusive or insulting words or gestures during the match. Maresca admitted the charge and accepted the standard penalty, meaning he will miss Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest this Saturday.
### Details of the Ban
Despite the suspension, FA regulations allow a banned manager to communicate with coaching staff and enter the dressing room before kick-off, during half-time, and after full-time.
This marks Maresca’s second touchline ban as Chelsea manager. He previously served a ban in April 2025 after receiving a third yellow card of the season for celebrations following Pedro Neto’s last-minute winner at Fulham.
### Maresca Reflects on the Victory
Following the game against Liverpool, Maresca took to Instagram to share his thoughts. He described the late win as “a beautiful joy for all of us,” while expressing disappointment at not being able to celebrate the victory with the fans due to the sending off.
He concluded, “Now, recovery energy and focus on what we can do better.”
### Chelsea’s Current Standing
After seven matches, Chelsea sits 7th in the Premier League table. The Blues have recorded three wins, two draws, and two defeats so far this season. They have scored 13 goals and conceded nine, showing promising but inconsistent form as the campaign progresses.
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