Enzo Maresca will serve a one-match touchline ban for misconduct during Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool, the Football Association announced on Wednesday.
The Italian manager was shown a second yellow card deep in second-half stoppage time for running down the sideline to celebrate with his team after Estêvão scored the winning goal. He was previously cautioned by referee Anthony Taylor and will now miss Chelsea’s clash with Nottingham Forest.
“It was alleged that the manager acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour during the fixture, which led to his dismissal around the 96th minute,” the FA said.
Maresca was also issued a £8,000 fine ($10,697) for his conduct, admitting to the charge and accepting the penalty.
