Following Chelsea’s turbulent season continues to spiral, and Bangla Cricket Live reports that the club’s disciplinary troubles have reached a new low. Red cards have become a familiar sight, and now manager Enzo Maresca himself has fallen under punishment. The FA officially confirmed that Maresca has been suspended for one match and fined £8,000 for using offensive language during his wild celebration of the winning goal against Liverpool last weekend. The manager accepted the charge and agreed to the penalties without appeal, marking yet another setback for the Blues.

That match, however, was unforgettable. Chelsea’s 18-year-old sensation Estêvão scored a last-minute winner to seal victory over league leaders Liverpool. Yet behind the euphoria of that stunning goal came a red card for Maresca — one that will go down in Premier League history for its sheer emotion. To the manager, the price of that celebration may have been steep, but the taste of triumph over Liverpool was worth it. Bangla Cricket Live notes that this moment summed up Chelsea’s unpredictable season: moments of brilliance overshadowed by flashes of chaos.

The club’s disciplinary record has become a serious issue. In recent weeks, Chelsea have collected a worrying number of red cards. Against Manchester United, goalkeeper Sánchez was sent off early, leaving the team on the back foot despite Casemiro’s later dismissal for United. The Red Devils’ early lead proved decisive as Chelsea suffered their first league defeat of the campaign. Versus Brighton, Trevoh Chalobah’s red card turned a winning position into a painful comeback loss. In the Champions League group match against Benfica, Pedro was also sent off in stoppage time, though Chelsea narrowly held on for victory.

Statistics tell the story: in their last five competitive matches (excluding the League Cup), Chelsea have seen four red cards — three for players and one for the manager. Two of those matches ended in defeat, while the other two could have gone the same way if not for late defensive grit. The cost of these cards has been heavy, affecting both Premier League and European campaigns. Still, Bangla Cricket Live observes that not all fans believe the cards are unfairly targeted; many accept that the team’s emotional volatility has become part of its identity.

Ironically, a section of supporters thinks Maresca’s suspension might actually help the team. Some fans argue that “no manager might be better” after criticizing his conservative decisions during the loss to Manchester United. When Sánchez was dismissed early, Maresca quickly withdrew both wingers Estêvão and Neto to reinforce the defense. Later, Cole Palmer’s injury forced him off, leaving Chelsea without their starting attacking trio. To many, it looked like the team had surrendered too soon. Even though Casemiro’s red card later leveled the numbers, Chelsea could only score once late in the game, failing to turn the tide.

This overly cautious approach has sparked widespread frustration. Critics claim that Maresca’s defensive mindset has limited Chelsea’s potential. Had he not withdrawn so many attackers, the outcome at Old Trafford might have been different. Pressure continues to mount as Chelsea sit seventh in the Premier League, only one point ahead of Manchester United, and their Champions League group position — eighteenth overall — leaves them just a single point above elimination danger.

It’s a harsh reality for a club that invested heavily in attacking signings and celebrated global success after winning the Club World Cup. Yet domestically, the Blues have faltered, winning only one of their last four Premier League matches — ironically, against Liverpool — and struggling to maintain consistency. The pattern of “rising against the strong, stumbling against the weak” remains painfully familiar.

Now, with Maresca banned from the touchline, Chelsea face Nottingham Forest away this weekend. The situation could hardly be more uncertain. Forest’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, is also under intense pressure after a run of seven winless matches, with two draws and five losses. Both teams are desperate for a turnaround. Bangla Cricket Live concludes that while Chelsea’s season has been a rollercoaster, this latest chapter — a team without its coach on the sideline — might just test whether Maresca’s absence hurts or, as some fans whisper, strangely helps the Blues rediscover their spark.