The team has been affected by eight player injuries, and Maresca believes that the red cards were also a contributing factor. He notes that each red card incident needs to be analyzed individually, as some were due to bad intentions or discipline, while others were not. Maresca does not see a problem with discipline in the team, despite the number of red cards.

Looking ahead to the Liverpool match, Maresca is aware of the Reds' new-look attack and is wary of their vulnerabilities. He believes that every team has vulnerabilities, and Liverpool's recent losses have shown this. Maresca plans to prepare his team to face the challenge and is not concerned about the timing of the match.

Maresca also discussed his defensive options, including Benoit Badiashile, who is now fully fit after an injury. He praises Badiashile's importance to the team and is happy to have him back. Marc Guiu is also working his way back to fitness, and Maresca is confident that he will get minutes with the team soon. Estevao Willian is being considered for various positions, and Maresca compares his development to that of Cole Palmer, who started as a winger and later moved inside.

Maresca has enjoyed Chelsea's start to the season, despite the ups and downs, and is focused on improving and solving problems. He acknowledges Liverpool as the best team in England at the moment, but is confident that Chelsea will close the gap.