Marc Cucurella has claimed that English referees want to punish him for his role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph over England.
Cucurella was one of Spain’s best players as he rose to glory this summer, getting the assist for La Roja’s winning goal in the Berlin final.
The left back argued COP that Premier League referees are looking for revenge this season, having already shown him the five yellow cards needed to earn him a one-match ban, which he will play against Liverpool the weekend
“Well, I’ve already been booked for five yellow cards and I’ve had a few fouls – they’re getting behind me a bit.” the defender said with a smile creeping across his lips. “They jump on me quickly, especially when we play away.
“It’s normal, we won, I was involved in the goal, I play at home… it’s normal, they’re injured.”
In fact, Cucurella has committed just seven fouls so far this season – 69 players have been guilty of more, with Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook leading the charts with 18.
He will do it serve his one-match ban alongside central Wesley Fofana, who has also accumulated five yellow cards. Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca has played down suggestions that his team is struggling with a discipline problem.
“It’s something we have to improve, but in general, I like the team, the way they fight,” said the Italian coach. “I like how they’re becoming a team in this kind of thing. I don’t see a problem with that.
“There’s definitely things we can control and do better, definitely, and that’s probably one of the things. But if you ask me about the team spirit, the way they’re fighting together, how they’re doing things together , I’m very happy.”
