Updated On: 10 February, 2025 07:39 AM IST | London | AFP
After being knocked out due to controversial goal from Brighton, Chelsea boss Maresca says not having Video Assistant Referee makes things complicated

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer talks to teammate Tosin Adarabioyo (right) during their loss to hosts Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday. PIC/Getty Images
Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma sent Chelsea crashing out of the FA Cup as the Japan star sealed a 2-1 win in the fourth round, while Kevin De Bruyne spared Manchester City’s blushes in their 2-1 victory at third-tier Leyton Orient on Saturday.
Chelsea haven’t won a domestic trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 2018 and their wait will go on for another season after they blew the lead at the Amex Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side were gifted the lead in the fifth minute when Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen fumbled Cole Palmer’s cross into his own net.