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JOHN OBI MIKEL BLASTS ENZO MARESCA’S TACTICAL CHOICES AFTER CRUSHING SUNDERLAND LOSS
John Obi Mikel criticises Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca for substituting Pedro Neto & Joao Pedro late in the 2-1 loss to Sunderland. Mikel claims the move killed their chance for a winner.
Enzo Maresca talking to Estevao during the Sunderland defeat - Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
For Chelsea and their supporters, the weekend was unforgettable as the Blues lost to Sunderland 2-1 at home in the Premier League.
Alejandro Garnacho gave Chelsea the lead early on with his first goal for the team, but they were unable to maintain it as the Black Cats pulled off an incredible comeback in stoppage time of the second half.
In retrospect, a number of Chelsea players were far from their best on the day, which contributed to their loss over the weekend.
John Obi Mikel, a former Chelsea player, feels that Enzo Maresca's second-half substitute choices hurt his team's chances.
Mikel was not pleased with Maresca's decision to bench some of his finest players in the second half when the score was knotted at one.
The current manager was criticised by the former Chelsea midfielder for his substitutions during the weekend's loss.
Enzo Maresca's substitutions against Sunderland were criticised by John Obi Mikel.
Mikel believes Maresca erred in his choice to substitute Pedro Neto, 25, and Joao Pedro, 24, late in the match.
More than anything else, the timing of the substitutes has drawn criticism. Chelsea was looking for a winner when the two were substituted off in the 85th minute.
"I am a huge, huge fan of Enzo Maresca, but I just believed you can not pull your top players out when we were chasing that game to win that game when it was 1-1 at home," Mikel stated in an interview with The Obi One Podcast.
"The fact that they were not playing as well does not matter. Even if Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto were not performing well, you still let them play. They will figure out how to make an opportunity. They will figure out how to win the match.
"I just thought that he should have substituted Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro, and it was just flat, flat, flat after that. Nothing was present. We just were unable to provide anything.
Although Mikel's reasoning makes sense, Maresca argues that Pedro and Neto were both having a bad game against Sunderland.
Liam Delap's comeback should benefit Chelsea's team in several ways, especially considering how weak their offence was over the weekend.
Delap's return will enable the club to take a more direct approach to goal and provide Maresca with a target man up top.
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.
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