Blue evils. Arriving at Chelsea this summer, Mauricio Pochettino wanted to get off on the right foot after a mixed experience with Paris Saint-Germain. But the Argentinian technician is not having an easy time on the Blues bench. Indeed, his team is currently fourteenth in the Premier League with only five points on the clock after six days. The residents of Stamford Bridge have a record of one victory, two draws and three defeats in the league (1 victory in the League Cup).
0 minutes in the Premier League for Cucurella
This is insufficient for a club which is not playing any European competition this year. It is also very far from the mark for a team which has still invested a lot of money in the transfer window. So yes, Chelsea have not been spared from injuries and problems. But with the staff available, there are ways to do much better. Pochettino is also not exempt from all criticism, he who will quickly have to find solutions to restart the machine.
Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor then Frank Lampard failed last year after the departure of Thomas Tuchel. The former Tottenham coach hopes to do better. But his management does not please everyone. The Sun reveals this Tuesday that a player is already ready to slam the door after only a few months of collaboration. This is Marc Cucurella (25 years old). Recruited in the summer of 2022 for around 65 million euros, the former Brighton player had an average first season (33 appearances, 26 as a starter, 2 assists).
The Spaniard is ready to go
Chelsea expected better from him. This summer, some media spoke of a possible departure. In search of a left back, Manchester United thought of him before falling back on Sergio Reguilon. Remaining in the English capital, Cucurella wanted to relaunch with Pochettino. But the latter does not use it. Apart from a League Cup match against Wimbledon on August 30 (2-1 victory, 90 minutes played), where he was in difficulty, he did not play.
In fact, he has not played any Premier League matches this season. A situation that is starting to strain him. The Sun explains that the Spaniard does not rule out leaving southwest London next January. He recently met his coach to discuss his situation and his future. But he did not receive any more guarantees, although he should start tomorrow in the League Cup against his former club Brighton. The player, who will leave if he does not have more playing time, could therefore be Pochettino’s first victim. But clubs, including Real Madrid, are already ready to relaunch it. Something to reassure him.
