In his post-match comments to Sky Sports, Maresca compared the tackle that led to Caicedo's red card to an earlier incident involving Rodrigo Bentancur and Reece James. He pointed out the difference in treatment between the two situations, questioning why one was considered a red card while the other was not.

Maresca praised Caicedo's commitment to the game and expressed confidence in the team's ability to adapt to the absence of their player. He also highlighted the team's improvement compared to the previous season, stating that they are closer to their target and will reassess it in February and March.

Maresca emphasized the importance of doubling the team's effort to achieve their goals, and expressed his desire to see the team improve and reach their targets.

The manager also acknowledged the competitive nature of the game, stating that it is between Chelsea and Arsenal, and that the team needs to work together to achieve success.

Maresca concluded by stating that the team will continue to work hard and assess their progress in the coming months.