Chelsea continues to win but needs to work on discipline

In a thrilling match, Chelsea FC managed to clinch a 2-1 victory against Brentford, marking their fifth consecutive league win. The goals for the Londoners were scored by Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson, reducing the gap to league leaders Liverpool to two points. Despite the success, the match was not without its turbulence, as Cucurella received a red card towards the end after clashing with Kevin Schade of Brentford. Chelsea has taken the lead in the league this season with a total of 50 yellow cards, prompting some reflection from manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca emphasized the need to manage games better and handle pressure situations more confidently. He added that experiences from such game situations are instructive and offer players the opportunity for improvement. Despite the late drama, Maresca praised Cucurella’s performance both defensively and offensively and expressed overall satisfaction with the team’s effort. He also spoke positively about the return of players: midfielder Romeo Lavia is expected to be available next week against Everton following his injury. Joao Felix is also set to return in the Conference League match against Shamrock Rovers. However, defender Benoit Badiashile will have to pause due to a training injury. Regarding the team’s discipline, which needs improvement, it remains to be seen how Chelsea will tackle these challenges to continue their successful season so far.