The match was tough for Chelsea, who were playing without a full squad. Newcastle scored two goals, one from Sandro Tonali and another from Bruno Guimaraes. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson was given a red card in the first half, which made it harder for the team to play.

Despite being down a player, Maresca was proud of his team's effort in the second half. He said they had good chances to score, but it's not easy to play with 10 men. The team's energy, spirit, and unity were strong in the second half, and that's something Maresca is proud of.

Chelsea is now in fifth place in the league, two points away from the top four. Maresca believes that to qualify for the Champions League, they need to win their remaining two games.

Maresca didn't talk to Nicolas Jackson after the game, as it wasn't the right time. He said Jackson will learn from his mistake, especially with two important games left in the season. The team needs all its players available, but unfortunately, Jackson will miss the next two games. Maresca is looking for a solution to replace Jackson, as their other striker, Marc Guiu, is injured and close to returning.