The central match at Old Trafford, part of the 5th round of the Premier League, between Manchester United and Chelsea, was intense and dramatic. In this clash, both teams lost one player each from the field.
In the third minute of the match, London goalkeeper Robert Sanchez received a straight red card for a foul against opponent's forward Brian Mbemo. This situation put Chelsea in a difficult position from the very first minutes. Later, United midfielder Casemiro was also forced to leave the field after a second warning.
Following the match, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, responding to journalists' questions, shared his perspective on the situation:
- In such situations, the goalkeeper has to make a very quick decision. But my personal opinion was that Robert should have conceded a goal. Because the game had just started, we still had 95 minutes left. "It would have been better if we had ended up with a score of 0:1 than to play with one player down," said the specialist.
The coach also noted that Sanchez's decision is understandable:
- It's easy to say anyway. But at that time, Robert had to make a decision in just a couple of seconds. His choice must also be accepted.
This statement sparked controversy among Chelsea fans and the football community. Some agree with Maresca, while others emphasize the need to protect the goalkeeper in this situation.
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