"Cucurella was substituted due to hamstring problems" - Maresca explains Spaniard's substitution in the match against Aston Villa
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca commented on the substitution of Marc Cucurella during the 18th round Premier League match against Aston Villa. The change came after the player complained of pain, catching many by surprise.
Details: At the post-match press conference, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that the decision to substitute was made at Cucurella's own request.
"He complained about his hamstring, so we didn't want to take any risks," said the Italian manager.
The exact nature of the injury and the expected recovery period remain unknown. The club will conduct further examinations to determine the extent of the damage and assess his availability for upcoming matches.
The match against Aston Villa ended in defeat for the Londoners, with a final score of 1-2. Chelsea's only goal was scored by Brazilian forward João Pedro.
It's worth noting that this season, the Spanish defender has made 25 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, providing two assists.
Reminder: After the match against Chelsea, Aston Villa matched their longest winning streak since March 1914.
