Chelsea players at risk of suspension: Blues duo in danger of ban as yellow cards pile up
Chelsea players at risk of suspension: Blues duo in danger of ban as yellow cards pile up
Chelsea Players Facing Suspension: Blues Risk Bans as Bookings Accumulate
Chelsea finds itself leading the Premier League in an unwanted statistic: yellow cards. Enzo Maresca’s squad has received a league-high 50 bookings in just 15 matches this season. Despite this, the Blues remain one of only six teams yet to receive a red card.
Chelsea’s performance under Maresca has been impressive, with the team currently sitting second in the league table, trailing only Liverpool as the season approaches its midpoint. Their strong start has fueled speculation about their potential to challenge for the title, a notion Maresca has been cautious to endorse. If Chelsea maintains this momentum into 2025, their status as title contenders will be difficult to ignore.
However, disciplinary issues pose a potential obstacle to their ambitions. With three suspensions already this season and several players edging closer to bans, the Blues must address their on-field discipline to avoid jeopardizing their campaign.
Which Chelsea Players Are at Risk?
Premier League rules stipulate that any player who accumulates five yellow cards in the first 19 matches faces a one-match suspension. After this threshold, players receiving 10 bookings within the first 32 games will incur a two-match ban.
Chelsea has already felt the impact of these regulations. Earlier in the season, Marc Cucurella served a suspension after accumulating five yellow cards in just seven matches. Wesley Fofana also missed a key fixture against Liverpool due to the same issue. Both players now have six bookings each, putting them on the brink of further sanctions.
Nicolas Jackson, another Chelsea player close to suspension, last received a yellow card over a month ago, suggesting a possible change in approach.
With fixtures against Brentford, Everton, Fulham, and Ipswich coming up, Chelsea must tread carefully until the suspension thresholds are adjusted. Ensuring key players remain available will be critical as the team seeks to maintain their strong position in the league.
