Enzo Maresca will likely not be too happy with how his Chelsea side finished the game after being a goal up at half-time against Crystal Palace.
The Blues ended up drawing 1-1, with Nicolas Jackson’s strike being cancelled out early in the second half.
Chelsea were in a dominant fashion in the opening 45, with Noni Madueke picking up where he left off and looking extremely dangerous.
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Once again there will be questions asked of the refereeing early in the second half of this London derby.
Will Hughes, who had been booked in the first half and committed a number of fouls already, avoided a second yellow card just minutes into the second 45 for a foul on Cole Palmer.
Enzo Maresca furious at refereeing during Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
One figure who was not happy with his was Maresca, with journalist Nizaar Kinsella stating he made his feelings clear after the incident occurred.
He said to BBC Sport: “Enzo Maresca is right to be furious as Will Hughes avoids a second yellow card and dismissal for a foul on Cole Palmer.
“Palmer was winding up a shot on the edge of the box after turning the midfielder and was brought down.
“Not only is Hughes already booked, but he has accumulated several fouls away at Stamford Bridge already.
“A sign Oliver Glasner agrees with his counterpart is Hughes is immediately withdrawn on the 50th minute for Chieck Doucoure.”
Injury concern for Malo Gusto
It was Doucoure who was on hand to assist Palace’s equaliser just moments later, something which will likely only have piled more misery on a furious Maresca.
The Blues were forced to deal with a late injury issue to Malo Gusto too, with the Frenchman hobbling off.
With no natural right-back on the bench, Moises Caicedo filled in that role late on, with all eyes turning to Reece James after his suspension is now completed after the international break.
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