Maresca: Sometimes it s too easy to make decisions on certain stadiums. The referee says it s a red card.

On May 11, Chelsea lost to Newcastle 0-2 away in this round of league games, losing a key battle for the Champions League ticket. After the game, Chelsea coach Maresca was interviewed about this game and Jackson's red card.

The performance of 10 players in the second half

Maresca: The game is very difficult. Even if 11 people are versus 11 people, it is already difficult to play against this team at this stadium. It is not easy to beat one person less for 60 minutes. I think the team showed fighting spirit and unity in the second half. We need to draw strength from this spirit and welcome Friday’s game with the same feelings and energy.

Jackson's view of the red card

Maresca: The only thing I can say is that sometimes it's too easy to make decisions on certain courts. If the referee decides it is a red card, it is a red card.

About whether it is frustrating that Jackson gives referees a chance to make a penalty at a critical stage of the season: Sometimes in this stadium, you feel that some of the penalty is affected by the sound of the scene. Reiterate that if the referee decides to be a red card, it is a red card.

Jackson's season reimbursement impact on Chelsea

Maresca: We were in good shape before, but I always told the players. This game is over, focus on the next one. Now that today's game is over, we must focus on preparing for Friday's game. This is the point. Will the Champions League seat competition last until the last day of the season?

Maresca: It is possible.

Do you need to forget this defeat and keep moving forward?

Maresca: Absolutely needed. This is exactly the same as the message we conveyed when we won four or five consecutive games. Even after winning, my instructions were exactly the same: first congratulate the victory, but we must consider the next game immediately. We didn't win today. On the one hand, we were disappointed, and on the other hand, we were proud of the top efforts the team has made. We need to keep the same energy and feel the same, and fight again on Friday.