LONDON : Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said he admired the spirit of his players after Sunday's bruising 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest that included 11 yellow cards and a pitch-side fight.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 6, 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke scores their first goal past Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 6, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood in action with Chelsea's Wesley Fofana Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Maresca said discipline was something his side needed to improve but added:"I like the team the way they are fighting for each other and becoming a team."
There were a host of opportunities at both ends and late in the game substitute Neco Williams's tackle on Chelsea's Marc Cucurella sent the Spain fullback sprawling into the technical area where he upended his own coach.
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