In this video
- Asked about drawing Barcelona after coming through their academy, Cucurella said it is a very special game for him and his family. He hopes they can play a good game tomorrow and win the three points.
“…I think everything happens for a reason. So, I'm very happy with my career…”
- Asked about their physical battle at the Club World Cup, Cucurella said Estêvão always responded with a lot of personality, which surprised him in such a young player. He always plays with a smile, he said.
- Asked whether a week with Barcelona and Arsenal is a chance to make a statement, Cucurella said it is a big week, but each game is nothing more than three points. It is only November, with a long run ahead.
- Asked to compare Estêvão with Lamine Yamal, Cucurella said both are really special players who can decide games. The difference for now, he said, is that Yamal has played in Europe for longer.
- Asked about Cole Palmer hurting his little toe on a door, Cucurella said these things can happen, and it is a big upset for the team. Asked what happened, he said he does not know.
- Asked how he prepares to face Lamine Yamal, Cucurella said players like him are always difficult to play against. It is not Yamal versus Cucurella, he said, and his team-mates will try to help him.
- Asked about his role, Cucurella said the manager loves different ideas and formations, so they need to adapt. He thinks his best position is left-back, but he is happy playing higher and arriving in the box.
Marc Cucurella press conference ahead of Chelsea’s massive Champions League mathc with Barcelona.
Cucurella reflected on his journey from La Masia to Stamford Bridge. The Spanish left-back shared his emotions facing his former club and explained why everything in his career happened for a reason including his time at Eibar and Brighton.
Cucurella also compared two of football’s brightest stars Lamine Yamal and Estevão Willian praising both for their confidence and ability to change a game.
Having faced Estevão at the Club World Cup and trained with Lamine for Spain, Cucurella gave honest insight into their similarities and differences, especially in personality and maturity.
Cucurella touched on Chelsea’s momentum, the desire to stay grounded despite recent success, and how the squad proved they aren’t solely reliant on Cole Palmer.
Cucurella also joked about Palmer’s freak toe injury and emphasized the growing maturity and tactical flexibility under Enzo Maresca.
