August 22nd 2024.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is feeling optimistic about the upcoming season, despite the challenges that the team has faced so far. In an interview with Sky Sports, he shared that the team's dressing room is a "really happy" place, even though it hasn't been easy to see many of their established players leave or be frozen out at the start of the new season.
The start of Enzo Maresca's reign as manager has coincided with a summer of major changes at the club, with ten new players joining and thirteen being removed from first-team training. This includes the departure of star players like Raheem Sterling, who made his feelings clear before the team's Premier League defeat to Manchester City.
Even with the departures and changes, Cucurella believes that the team's unity and strong core from last season will help them adapt and succeed. He also mentioned that dealing with difficult situations is sometimes just part of the job.
"It's not easy because you may have a good relationship with a player who now has to leave," he said. "But we know that it's part of the job, and if we're not happy, we need to continue to communicate and support each other."
Cucurella, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph this summer, has high hopes for the team's success this season. He believes that they have what it takes to not only win one trophy, but potentially multiple.
"I think we can have an amazing season," he said. "We need to start by winning one trophy, but I believe we have the talent and potential to win more than one. It's important for us to set tough goals and work towards them."
Despite the team's recent defeat to Manchester City and the controversy surrounding Conor Gallagher's transfer to Atletico Madrid, Cucurella is confident in Maresca's leadership and the team's ability to adapt to his style.
"This season has been a lot of changes, a new style, and we're still learning a lot," he said. "But I've been impressed with the passion and clarity that the manager brings. He has a defined style of play and makes sure that we understand it, no matter who is on the field. This will be key to our success."
With the new season just beginning, Cucurella and his teammates are focused on staying united, adapting to the changes, and working towards their goals. They know it won't be easy, but they are determined to make it a successful and memorable season.
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