MARC CUCURELLA NEWS

Back after lengthy absence Cucurella (ankle) is on the bench for Chelsea during Saturday's match against Brentford.

Impact Cucurella returns for the fist time since December after missing the last nine matches. The fullback had started four of Chelsea's five matches prior to the injury but Trevoh Chalobah gets the nod at left back to start Saturday's match.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Brentford trip Cucurella (ankle) is expected to be a fitness test for Saturday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'We need to assess Thiago and Marc,' said Pochettino....

Impact Cucurella has been out since Dec 16 with an ankle injury as he continues to look to his 2024 debut for Chelsea. As long as he passes fitness, the defender will be an option for Saturday, where he is expected to start off the bench at minimum, with Levi Colwill or Axel Disasi expected to start, especially if Thiago Silva returns from his groin injury.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on rehab Cucurella (ankle) continues to work individually on his rehab from ankle surgery, Chelsea announced.

Impact Cucurella will continue to be sidelined indefinitely while he works on recovering from the ankle surgery. There's no exact timeline for his return, but a return to training would give a big update on what his timeline looks like.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes ankle surgery Cucurella (ankle) underwent an ankle surgery and is now set for months on the sideline.

Impact Cucurella is now ready to begin the long road towards recovery from a severe ankle injury. The left-back is a major loss especially with the plethora of other injuries to full-backs. Levi Colwill should see more starts with Cucurella left on the sideline.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to see specialist Cucurella (ankle) will see a specialist to undergo the nature of his ankle injury, Chelsea announced. "We're still waiting to see exactly what the situation is with Robert but also...

Impact Cucurella will definitely miss Saturday's clash with Sheffield United and has the potential to spend a significant period on the sideline. With Reece James (hamstring) out as well there will be significant lack of first team depth on the flanks in a busy winter period.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury confirmed Cucurella picked up an ankle injury in Sunday's match against Everton, manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Monday. "That is the same for Marc Cucurella, who twisted his ankle. We...

Impact Cucurella may be the newest member of Chelsea heading towards a spell on the sidelines, having picked up an ankle injury against Everton. The club is still waiting on further testing to assess the seriousness of the injury, but they will hope it is only minor, with fellow wing-backs Reece James, Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell also dealing with injuries. The defender could play Saturday against Sheffield, but if not, expect Axel Diassi to move out to the flank of the defense.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Wednesday Cucurella completed his one-game suspension and is available to face Manchester United on Wednesday,

Impact Cucurella didn't play against Brighton after picking up his fifth yellow card in the previous match against Newcastle, but he should be fit and available here to take on Manchester United. Don't be surprised if the Spaniard makes an immediate return to the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Cucurella earned his fifth yellow card of the season against Newcastle on Saturday and will be suspended for one match.

Impact Cucurella picked up his fifth yellow of the campaign and will be sidelined for the home match against Brighton on Sunday. His return should come in a relatively quick turnaround, however, as the Blues will take on Manchester United on Nov. 6.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in first start Cucurella had two tackles (one won), six clearances, one interception and a clean sheet in Monday's 2-0 win against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minu...

Impact Cucurella made his first Premier League appearance of the season Monday after recovering from an illness. He helped keep a clean sheet, contributing six clearances -- more than he made in any game last season -- one won tackle and one interception in the win. He also was booked in the 34th minute for a bad foul, his first booking of the season.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Cucurella is fit and in the match day squad to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

Impact Cucurella returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's squad against Bournemouth. Cucurella has yet to play this season as he's fallen down the depth chart at the club.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Cucurella (illness) returned to training this week ahead of Sunday's clash with Aston Villa. "Marc suffered a fever but has been back since when we restarted the training this week...

Impact Cucurella returned to the grass this week after suffering from a fever that left him out of the team sheet Sunday. He is still looking to make his season debut as he has been an unused substitute his first four matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match with illness Cucurella wasn't in the squad for Sunday's match because of illness, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Impact Cucurella has yet to feature in league play for Chelsea, so his absence didn't change too much for the club. It's not a great sign for him Pochettino went with Levi Colwill as more of a left-back last match, so Cucurella is behind more than just Ben Chilwell on the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in EFL Cup Cucurella played 90 minutes and created four chances during Wednesday's 2-1 EFL Cup win over Wimbledon.

Impact Cucurella has been in the news ahead of a possible move to Manchester United. The wing-back struggled for form since making the switch to Chelsea but he did show some of his creativity in the EFL Cup win. Cucurella would immediately take a starting role with Manchester United but is unlikely to see any Premier League minutes if he remains in London.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United make loan offer to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea Dharmesh Sheth provides an update as Manchester United make an offer to sign left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • SKY.COM

Man United exploring move for Cucurella Manchester United are exploring a move for Marc Cucurella after Luke Shaw was ruled out for an extended period with a muscle injury. United...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Features in preseason lineup Cucurella was in the starting XI for Wednesday's 1-1 preseason draw to Newcastle United.

Impact Cucurella is back with the team after sitting out the last three months with a quadriceps injury. He will continue to fight for a starting role after a struggling 2022/23 campaign and with the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta, the Spaniard could see a more important role for the team if he can stay healthy.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pochettino to cast his eyes over the pretenders in the Chelsea left-back logjam Ben Chilwell will be Chelsea's first-choice left-back, but what does the future hold for Marc Cucurella, Ian Maatsen and Lewis Hall?..

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins up with traveling squad Cucurella (quadriceps) is in the traveling squad for Chelsea's tour of the United States, the club announced Monday.

Impact Cucurella finished the Premier League on the sideline with a quadriceps injury but is in the traveling squad for the tour. The wing-back struggled in his first season in London but could be poised to take a significant role either in central defense or as a wing-back in 2023-24.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underperformed in first season Cucurella recorded 25 starts in 32 appearances in all competitions, generating two assists, 78 tackles (42 won) and 43 clearances this season.

Impact Cucurella did not perform to his expectations, averaging just about two tackles and 1.7 crosses per match. However, he is still a decent utility player for the team, playing at both left back and midfield with appearances at center back as well. With five-years left on his contract, Curcella will return for his second season where he will look to improve his fitness and form while also fight for a starting spot over Ben Chilwell and Lewis Hall.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss next three contests Cucurella is not expected back before the last game of the season against Newcastle United on May 28. Interim manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Marc won't be fit for this game...

Impact Cucurella will have been sidelined for six straight contests last that point, so it would be somewhat of a surprise to see him jump right back into the starting XI. Still, in his last five outings (four starts) the defender registered 11 crosses (one accurate), four corners and six clearances.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still two weeks out Cucurella (quad) is still another "two or so weeks" away from a return, according to manager Frank Lampard.

Impact It was a bit of an ugly campaign for Cucurella, who quickly fell out of the XI in the second half of the season and then was only getting time when Ben Chilwell was injured. Unfortunately for Cucurella, he'll have to win over another manager next season. He got the money to move to Chelsea, but at this point, it doesn't seemed to have helped his career compared to last season when he started 35 matches at Brighton.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time with injury Cucurella suffered a quadriceps injury during training this week and is set to miss a few weeks, according to interim manager Frank Lampard per the Evening Standard. "Cucurella is...

Impact Chelsea's injury woes continue with Cucurella the latest player added to the injured list with a quadriceps injury. He has started at center back the last seven matches while Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago were out nursing injuries. Wesley Fofana is expected to play alongside Silva in the back, with Cesar Azpilicueta moving up to right midfield for the injured Mason Mount and Reece James.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Busy defensively Cucurella generated six tackles (four won), one clearance and one interception in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Liverpool.

Impact Cucurella piled on the defensive volume during an entirely contained match that had little of note going either way. The defender added six tackles to establish a strong defensive floor in what was a quiet day in general. Cucurella has been consistently shifted to center-back in each of his last four starts, heavily limited his upside going forward.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE