After collecting an entirely needless red card against Benfica in the Champions League, João Pedro will serve his suspension for Chelsea in the competition, ensuring he remains available for this weekend’s Premier League visit from Liverpool.
It wasn’t merely Chelsea’s 1–0 victory over José Mourinho’s visitors that had Enzo Maresca on the brink of celebrating on Tuesday night, but the fact that his side were about to finish the game with 11 players.
