July 10th 2024.
According to Micah Richards, Chelsea is responsible for the struggles of Euro 2024 finalist Marc Cucurella. The former Brighton player has been a key player for Spain during their impressive run to the final, despite not performing up to expectations at Stamford Bridge since his record-breaking transfer in 2022.
Throughout the tournament, the 25-year-old has started in five out of six games, with a rest in the final group match against Albania. His team, led by Luis de la Fuente, has secured six consecutive wins to secure a spot in the highly-anticipated final. However, Cucurella has yet to fully prove himself at Chelsea and is still fighting for a solid place in the starting lineup after being in west London for two years.
Former England defender Micah Richards shared his thoughts on Cucurella's journey during The Rest is Football podcast, following Spain's victory against France to secure their spot in the Euro 2024 final. "Marc Cucurella is a major talking point," he stated. "During his time at Brighton, he was part of a well-structured system and was able to play as a center-back or full-back, constantly joining in on attacking plays. He looked like a top-quality player. However, when he moved to Chelsea, as the club was going through a period of chaos, he became somewhat of a laughing stock. But in this tournament, he has proven himself to be one of the best full-backs."
Gary Lineker, the former England striker, added his own perspective to the discussion. "This just goes to show that when a club is in turmoil, it affects the players and makes it extremely difficult for them to perform. Cucurella has had a fantastic tournament," he pointed out.
Even though there have been rumors of a potential departure from Chelsea for Cucurella during Euro 2024, the Spanish player has no intentions of leaving anytime soon. When asked about the possibility of returning to La Liga, he responded, "It's always difficult to move abroad. People tend to lose track of you when you're no longer playing in the league they support. However, what we're doing here is amazing, and seeing so many people enjoying it is truly special. We still have a few games left, and if we continue to do well, it will be an incredible achievement. Playing in La Liga is great, it's my home, and I would love to stop speaking English for a while! But on a serious note, I am very happy in England. It's been a wonderful experience for my family, and at the moment, I am not considering any changes because my family is settled and content here in London."
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