‘I wouldn’t have sacked Maresca,’ admits Chelsea star in shock interview
‘I wouldn’t have sacked Maresca,’ admits Chelsea star in shock interview Marc Cucurella has reflected on a range of topics including Chelsea’s struggles this season, the atmosphere within the Spain squad and his hopes for the upcoming World Cup. Speaking while on international duty at the Spanish Football Federation’s headquarters in Las Rozas, the left-back described the national team environment as a welcome break from club football. “Coming to the national team is a breath of fresh air for everyone,” Cucurella said.
“Sometimes it feels like the games are not even the most important thing because you just want to spend time with these people. ” The defender praised the atmosphere created by Spain manager Luis de la Fuente. Cucurella said the strong relationships within the squad have helped maintain a positive environment.
“We have created such strong relationships that the week passes before you even realise it,” he said. That unity has contributed to Spain’s recent success, including their victory at the European Championship in 2024. Despite the positive mood with Spain, Cucurella admitted the situation at Chelsea has been difficult in recent months.
The London club have endured a challenging run of results across domestic and European competitions. One of the most painful moments came in the Champions League when Chelsea suffered a heavy aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. “We lacked experience,” Cucurella said when reflecting on the defeat.
“For many players it was the first time playing matches of that level and we paid the price. ” He added that the team struggled to manage key moments in the tie. “We should have handled it better because there was still a return game to play,” he explained.