Liam Rosenior confirms Marc Cucurella was substituted against Leeds due to injury

Chelsea lose their defensive leader for an indefinite period.

Details: Chelsea's head coach Liam Rosenior revealed that Marc Cucurella's substitution at halftime during yesterday's match against Leeds was due to an injury the Spaniard sustained during the first half.

"Unfortunately, he felt pain in his hamstring during the break," Rosenior explained. "It wasn’t a tactical substitution, it was a forced decision."

Cucurella was replaced by Jorrel Hato, leaving fans puzzled and unsure of the real reason behind Cucurella’s early exit.

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The Spaniard is set to undergo further medical examinations today, after which the exact timeline for his recovery will be determined.

This season, Cucurella has made 35 appearances for the Blues, scoring once and providing three assists. His current contract with Chelsea runs until 2028, and his market value, according to Transfermarkt, stands at €50 million.

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