The resurgence of Marc Cucurella at left-back is a prime example of why Chelsea need to prioritise stability as they continue to build on their project.
Marc Cucurella arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022 but struggled to adapt in his first season. He was part of a team which finished 12th in the first season following the Clearlake Capital takeover of Chelsea (3.35).
Cucurella Crowning Performance
Marc Cucurella’s most memorable performance for Chelsea came in Tuesday’s 3-0 UEFA Champions League win over Barcelona. He essentially marked Lamine Yamal out of the game as Estêvão won the battle of the young star wingers.
Chelsea have had constant upheaval over the last three years. However, Cucurella is an example of what can happen when investments are given time to bear fruit.
Players often need time to settle. Chelsea are reaping the rewards of several players who were allowed to adjust to life at Stamford Bridge.
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernández have also improved significantly after early struggles. Enzo Maresca is the fifth head coach of the Clearlake Capital era. In his second season, his project is bearing fruit.
Lessons for Chelsea Owners
Chelsea’s owners should refrain from disrupting this team too much in years to come with unnecessary activity in the transfer window. Having invested substantially, they should now enjoy the fruits of their investments, particularly as new rules on spending come into effect in the Premier League.
Soccer betting enthusiasts following the Premier League on Easybet will be more likely to back Chelsea in years to come if they can convert an exciting project into a stable team with a defined identity that can stick with them for years or even decades to come.
