Maresca ditched his previously mild manner when discussing his team's discipline, accusing the 22-year-old of "playing the game for himself" and "struggling to realise" his responsibilities.

Chelsea’s inconsistency this season continues to bewilder, with £30m forward Liam Delap also enduring a forgettable return on his comeback from injury.

Maresca was very precise with his language, clarifying his view that "some red cards they can avoid and some they can't".