July 12th 2024.
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 final is just around the corner and fans can't wait to see Spain and England go head to head. Among the many talented players on both teams, there are two in particular who could be facing each other on the pitch - Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer.
Cucurella, who plays for Chelsea, has been in touch with his fellow teammate Palmer and has made his wishes clear - he hopes Palmer will stay on the bench for Spain's final against England. Despite a tough season with Chelsea, Cucurella has been a key player for Spain in the tournament, starting in all but one game leading up to the final.
After a spectacular performance in Spain's semi-final win against France, where they secured their sixth consecutive victory, Cucurella is expected to continue his streak in the starting lineup for La Roja. The Spanish team has definitely been the most dominant in the tournament and are favored to take home the trophy in their first major final in 12 years.
But things could get interesting if Cucurella comes face to face with his club teammate Palmer in Berlin. Despite being named Chelsea's Player of the Season, Palmer has only made substitute appearances so far in the tournament under coach Gareth Southgate. However, he made a huge impact in the semi-final against the Netherlands, providing the assist for the game-winning goal in the 90th minute.
Cucurella revealed that he had spoken to Palmer about the upcoming final, but it was over a week ago. He hopes that Palmer will not be on the field and instead remain on the bench. When asked if Spain's coach had asked him for any information about the English players, Cucurella mentioned that they had discussed it briefly, but they have a teammate, Rodri, who knows more about English football than he does. He also added that they will approach the game like any other and if they play at their best, they have a good chance of winning.
While Cucurella has been a standout player in the tournament and has silenced his critics, he also faced some unexpected backlash during Spain's semi-final match against France in Munich. The boos and jeers from the crowd were not from French fans, but from neutral German supporters who were upset after Cucurella's handball went unpunished in the previous week's quarter-final match.
When asked about the booing, Cucurella admitted that he was surprised at first, but then realized that there were a lot of white-clad fans in the crowd. He understood the reason behind their reaction but also pointed out that they had spent money to watch the semi-finals and could have given their tickets to someone who would have appreciated the game more. He also added that the important thing is that they made it to the final and those who were upset or bored are now watching from home.
In a lighter moment, Cucurella's girlfriend shared that he had promised to dye his hair bright red if Spain beats England in the final. When asked about it, Cucurella joked that he can't play in a final with red hair and has been thinking of ways to dye it without looking like the Little Mermaid. Overall, he is focused on the game and hopes to bring home the trophy for his team and country.
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