Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed the absence of Noni Madueke from the squad On Thursday, they lost to Fulham 2-1 It was just a “technical decision”.
Madueke has been an integral part of Maresca's side so far this season, so his omission was notable, with many wondering if the winger had picked up an injury in training or if there was a disciplinary issue.
Earlier this month, Mariska has publicly called out Madueke Due to work ethic issues he was punished with a short spell on the bench, and things went a step further this time around when the winger failed to even make a list of substitutes that included third choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli for only the third time this season.
“Sometimes we just make a decision, and it's not just that,” Mariska said afterward. The game. “Is he in contention for Ipswich? Yes, absolutely.
“The competition should be higher, but not just for Noni Madueke. Renato Vega was also not in the team and the reason is the same for both of them. There is no different reason, it is just a technical decision.”
Madueke claimed to appreciate Maresca's methods After the first public warning and Chelsea The president insisted that he expected a similar reaction this time.
“Very good and great, and he responded very well at the time, so there's nothing more to it than that,” Maresca said. “I expect the same thing this time, yes, definitely.”