Marc Cucurella sends message to Reece James after Chelsea update
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella took to social media to send a message to his teammate Reece James as the Blues prepare for a crucial match against Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca’s side recently ended their five-match winless run with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wolves on 20 January.
Cucurella played a key role in the win, scoring a vital goal, alongside contributions from Tosin Adarabioyo and Noni Madueke.
The Spaniard shared a training update on his Instagram story, tagging James in a photo of the pair working together.
In addition, Cucurella marked a personal milestone, celebrating his 100th Premier League appearance. Posting on his story, he wrote: “Proud to complete 100 games in the Premier League”.
Marc Cucurella has been key for Chelsea this season
Cucurella has become a vital figure for Chelsea this season under manager Maresca, excelling both defensively and in attack.
The Spaniard has made 24 appearances, contributing three goals and three assists, and has been Maresca’s preferred left-back, starting 18 league matches.
His reliability may have come at a cost, with fellow left-back Renato Veiga expressing a desire to leave due to limited playing opportunities.
Should Veiga depart, Ben Chilwell would remain the only alternative at left-back. However, he has fallen out of favour at the club, making just one appearance this season.
Cucurella has brought consistency and experience to Chelsea’s backline, qualities that Maresca clearly values as the Blues aim to recover from their earlier struggles.
Meanwhile, right-back James has endured another injury-plagued campaign, missing 21 matches this season after being unavailable for 38 games last term [TransferMarkt].
However, his update in training and full fitness has been a morale boost for the squad ahead of their clash against City.
Football Insider Verdict
The recent messages and performances reflect growing optimism within the squad.
While their earlier winless run dropped them to fourth place, just two points above their opponents, Cucurella’s form and James’ return to fitness provide reasons for hope.
With both players ready to make an impact, they can approach their fixture against the reigning Premier League champions with confidence.
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