“He wants to leave because of Chelsea fans” “I told him to stay calm” – Cucurella reveals strong message to Teammate after what Chelsea fans did to him
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has shown solid support for his teammate and fellow Spaniard Robert Sanchez, who recently lost his spot as the team’s starting goalkeeper.
Sanchez has been under heavy criticism this season due to multiple costly mistakes leading to goal, forcing head coach Enzo Maresca to replace him with Filip Jorgensen in Chelsea’s last Premier League match against West Ham United.
The Blues managed to secure a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, which helped them climb back to fourth place in the league standings. However, one of the biggest talking points from the game was Maresca’s decision to finally drop Sanchez, a move many fans had been calling for.
Chelsea fans have been frustrated by Sanchez’s performances because he has made multiple errors that have resulted in conceding many goals. His most recent mistake cost the squad an important leading goal against Manchester City due to poor decision-making. Maresca took the difficult choice to bench the goalkeeper for the big game against West Ham because of the increasing pressure.
While many expected the Spanish Goalkeeper to start, Maresca chose Jorgensen instead. This decision was seen as a wake-up call for Sanchez, alerting him that he must improve if he wants to reclaim his position in the starting lineup.
Cucurella is still confident that Sanchez will recover from the setback. He clarified in a recent interview that his friend needs to maintain focus and keep up the good work because setbacks are a natural part of every player’s career.
“It’s difficult,” Cucurella admitted. “But sometimes, stepping away from the spotlight for a while can be good. It allows a player to focus on improving without too much pressure. Everyone who comes to Chelsea experiences tough moments at some point.”
Cucurella believes that Sanchez will get another chance and urged him to be ready when that opportunity comes. He added, “The most important thing is to keep working hard. When his chance comes again, he must be prepared to take it. He has the quality to turn things around for the better.”
Cucurella and Sanchez have known each other since their time together at Brighton, and their friendship remains strong. The Chelsea defender revealed that he has been offering emotional support to Sanchez during this difficult period.
“I told him to stay calm. Every footballer goes through tough times,” Cucurella said. “The key is to keep training hard and working even harder. I have known him for years, and I will always be there for him if he needs anything.”
Even though Sanchez’s future is uncertain, Chelsea’s top priority is to continue pushing for a successful season finale. Every player on Maresca’s team needs to be at their peak because they have a chance to return to the Champions League.
Cucurella stressed that the most important thing is the team’s success. “Today, the team won, and that’s what matters,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who plays in goal, as long as Chelsea keeps winning.”
Sanchez is currently in an important turning point where he needs to convince Maresca that he is worthy of another opportunity. Although it’s unclear if he will return to the starting lineup, he may still contribute significantly to Chelsea’s season with the support of his teammates and a good work ethic.