Maresca: Both penaltyes were correct. The striker was enough, but now he was injured.

On August 30, Chelsea defeated Fulham 2-0, and there was a controversial penalty in this game. After the game, Chelsea coach Maresca attended the press conference and talked about these issues and commented on the team's performance.

The game performance

We did not perform well enough in the first half, but the second half was excellent. This is our game analysis. The first half was not able to maintain possession, and the confrontation was lost - this must be done well when facing such teams. We responded correctly in the second half.

Drapp's injury

does not look very optimistic. He was running at full speed and had a hamstring injury that usually took weeks to recover. Hopefully it won't be too long, but this type of injury usually takes 6-8 weeks to recover. I just arrived at the press conference and we will evaluate whether to make a signing decision.

Will Chelsea enter the market and look for another striker?

When you have two forwards, it is enough. But when one of them is injured for several weeks, it may not be enough.

The impact of the Club World Cup

This is the first time I have encountered this situation and I cannot give a definite answer. No one can predict the specific problems we will face.

About VAR penalty

It is clear from my point of view: he kicked Treve first, and the second time was a handball foul. But I can understand the judgement position of the referee team.

I was very satisfied with the score of seven points in three games. Three battles and seven points are crucial. I was not very satisfied with our ball-holding performance in the first half. But in the second half the team performed well in the possession and two penalty kicks, completely controlling the pace of the game.

About Enzo's midfield sentiment

Enzo is the double winner of the Club World Cup champion + World Cup champion, and this may be the only active player in the world to win this honor. When his performance does not meet expectations, he has a clear self-awareness. He performed outstandingly in the second half, and the team danced in the locker room to celebrate the victory at the end of the game.

João scored a goal and left the bench immediately because he focused on the tactical adjustments in the second half and did not notice Enzo's reaction at that time. I was not worried about his emotional reaction at all, just delighted at the team's performance and victory.

Talk about Charoba and Tosin

Chaloba's performance against Crystal Palace is also satisfactory. Tosin has been stunning since last season, and Treve has done just as well since returning in January.

VAR leads the competition

, because both of these are difficult penalties and require time to judge. But I think VAR should make a prudent decision. 8 minutes of stoppage time in the first and second half? Anyway, we won, no problem.

Response to Joao Pedro's suspected handball

and not worried. The handball is very clear. My judgment was that the penalty should be awarded. After reviewing and analyzing, VAR found that although the waiting time was a little longer, he finally made the correct penalty.

Explain the argument with the Fulham coaching seat

I was just explaining to them the basis for the foul. In my opinion, it was indeed a foul. Of course, the opponent would argue that it would not constitute a foul. This is all part of the game. I think both sentences are correct.

Negotiation penalty dispute

To be honest, I don't think there is a lucky component. Fouls are fouls, and penalty kicks are penalty kicks, which is very clear to me. If you have any questions, I will say it bluntly, but these two penalty points are quite clear: one is a reasonable foul and the other is a clear handball.