Mariska: We achieved an important victory, and Leicester did not deserve to be sent off

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca appeared in press statements after the victory over Leicester City 2-1 in the 12th round of the English Premier League.

The coach said about the absence of Reece James On the injury: “We do not have any update on him, we have to wait. He will undergo another examination and we will see what happens.”

He added: “All matches are important. It is a very important victory again.”

He continued: “For me, Nicholas Jackson is performing very well. He works hard on and off the field, and makes an effort to understand our playing style.”

He added: “Enzo Fernandez performed very well today. It depends on the game plan. We use... Different types of players. I think he had a great performance today.”

He stressed: “I am trying to convince Enzo in the same way I did last year with Ndidi and Kiernan Hall that attacking midfielders must enter the area.” The penalty, and he did it today.”

He concluded regarding Ndidi not being sent off after his intervention on Palmer: “I do not think Ndidi deserves a red card.”