Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has claimed that Professional Game Match Official Limited PGMOL has apologized to Chelsea as he raged over recent refereeing calls that went against his team.
Maresca revealed that the Blues received a written apology from PGMOL for not receiving a penalty in a match in January. While the Italian coach did not specify the game, it is believed that it was against Crystal Palace on January 4. Pedro Neto was brought down inside the area, but referee Tim Robinson did not give a penalty, and the VAR did not recommend an on-field review
The Athletic, however, reported that the refereeing body denies apologising to the Premier League giants.
Speaking to reporters, Maresca said: “Two or three games ago I remember they didn’t whistle for a penalty and then we got a mail apologising, that it should have been a penalty. But we don’t need apologies.”
Chelsea stars like Neto and Marc Cucurella have been criticised for their on-field behaviour but Maresca felt that the players should not be embarrassed by their actions. He added: “No, not at all. The other day for me against Bournemouth it was a red card. We are not going to change a thing. So the club, us, we are not embarrassed about this. Someone has to be embarrassed about this kind of thing but not us. I love my players, all of them.”
The blues next action will be back on Monday as they host Wolves in a Premier League encounter. They will hope there are no more refereeing errors as they go in search of a first victory in six league games
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