Enzo Maresca has hailed Marc Cucurella, expressing that the Spaniard has “something you sometimes struggle to find in other players”.
Maresca pointed out the importance of Cucurella in his Chelsea set-up and indicated that the defender is helping improve the performance of players around him.
Enzo Maresca also stressed the significance of having “five, six or seven players” of the same profile as Marc Cucurella in a team.
Enzo Maresca Airs His Thoughts On Marc Cucurella
Speaking in a pre-match presser ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday, September 28, 2024, Maresca said:
“Trust me, Cucurella has something you sometimes struggle to find in other players… It’s not easy at all. He’s very important. He is making the players around him better!
“If you have five, six, or seven players like Marc in a team… trust me, it is very important”.
Chelsea square up against the Seagulls on Saturday, September 28, 2024, by 03:00 PM at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues keen on extending their unbeaten league run to 5 matches.
Fabian Hürzeler Brighton are also focused on continuing their impressive start to the season, having yet to taste defeat after 7 matches this campaign across all competitions.
It will be fascinating which side will come out tops in London, with both teams presently in a rich vein of form.
Marc Cucurella At Chelsea
Cucurella joined Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion on August 5, 2022, for a fee of €65.3 million.
He has received a heavy dose of criticism since his move to Stamford Bridge due to his inability to delineate his qualities at the club.
However, the Spaniard shut his critics up at the 2024 European Championship, with a performance that saw him receive plaudits globally.
Interestingly, Marc Cucurella has also started the 2024/25 season on an impressive note, with the defender making noticeable contributions to the defensive and attacking department of Chelsea.
Cucurella has made 5 appearances this campaign for the Blues, scoring no goal and providing no assists in all competitions.
Cumulatively, Marc Cucurella has made 64 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists in all competitions.
Clubs He Has Played For
He has represented several clubs in his career, including SD Eibar, FC Barcelona, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea FC, and Getafe CF.
Marc Cucurella Career Stats
Cucurella has made 276 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 9 goals and providing 24 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Marc Cucurella has made 11 appearances for Spain, scoring no goal and providing 1 assist.
Marc Cucurella Personal Information
Moreover, Cucurella is currently dating 24-year-old Claudia Rodriguez, who is understood to be a communication professional.
Claudia is also a model and she has collaborated with several well-known brands like Elevenmia.
Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez started dating in 2018, and they have three children together: two boys – Mateo, born in 2019 alongside Rio, born in 2021, and one girl, Bella, born in February 2023.
Cucurella Date Of Birth And Contract Details
The 25-year-old was born in Alella on July 22, 1998, and his contract with Chelsea runs until June 30, 2028, having penned a 6-year deal when he arrived in 2022.
Marc Cucurella Market Value And Position
Cucurella’s market value is €30 million, and he plays primarily as a left-back, although he can also function at the center-back position and on the left side of midfield.
Achievement
Marc Cucurella has won just two trophies in his career, namely; 1 Copa del Rey and 1 UEFA European Championship.
