Marc Cucurella Warns Chelsea Teammates Despite Maresca’s Impressive Start: ‘We Can’t Relax Yet’
Marc Cucurella has delivered a reality check to his Chelsea teammates, urging them to stay focused and not get carried away with the early success under manager Enzo Maresca.
With Chelsea in third place in the Premier League and leading their UEFA Conference League group, excitement is growing at Stamford Bridge. However, Cucurella emphasized the importance of maintaining their form and work ethic over the long season, cautioning that there is still much to accomplish.
Reflecting on Chelsea’s impressive start, Cucurella noted the significant changes introduced by Maresca and how well the team has adapted. “It’s early, and we still have a lot of games to play,” he said, adding that the team must “keep working hard because the league is long.” The 26-year-old defender stressed that while the team’s current top-four standing is encouraging, they cannot afford to relax if they want to remain competitive throughout the season.
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Cucurella has emerged as a key player in Chelsea’s lineup, logging the fifth-most minutes across competitions this season. His journey back into the starting lineup has been remarkable; after recovering from ankle surgery in late 2023, he played a crucial role in Chelsea’s last stretch of the 2023/24 season.
Pochettino, Maresca’s predecessor, even experimented with him as an inverted full-back to great effect, highlighting his tactical flexibility and resilience.
Under Maresca, Cucurella has been trusted with various roles, from left-back to a more advanced position akin to a No. 10, which has solidified his status among fans and showcased his adaptability.
Speaking about his experience of rotating in and out of the starting lineup, Cucurella expressed his commitment to putting the team first. “The most important thing is the team.
We want to win, and everyone wants to do their job,” he said, acknowledging that the depth in Chelsea’s squad sometimes requires him to support from the bench.
His message to the team reflects the renewed sense of unity and ambition at Chelsea, as well as the growing belief that this season could see them solidify their place among the Premier League’s elite once again.
Marc Cucurella Warns Chelsea Teammates Despite Maresca’s Impressive Start
