Marc Cucurella
27-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 3/14/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cucurella finally stayed healthy last season, appearing regularly and finishing with a career-best five goals and one assist from 33 starts. He won 45 of his attempted 67 tackles, continuing his defensive effort to go with a little more attacking upside. Left-back is one of the few positions that Chelsea have not gone to the market to freshen up the past couple years and that's because of Cucurella. While known more for his defensive ability, it wouldn't be surprising if his attacking output grew once again in 2025/26.
Return date unknown
Cucurella (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Burnley and has no exact timeframe for a return, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "I can't give an exact timeframe on Marc. He suffered a hamstring injury just before half-time in the Leeds game."
ANALYSIS
Cucurella was initially claimed to be missing for around three to four weeks and will miss a second match on Saturday, although the manager claimed his return is still up in the air. That said, the clearest we still have for the defender is his return in another week or two, yet to have joined training. This will likely leave Jorrel Hato to start again at left-back, the likely replacement moving forward until Cucurella is fit again with Malo Gusto also being an option
Cucurella was initially claimed to be missing for around three to four weeks and will miss a second match on Saturday, although the manager claimed his return is still up in the air. That said, the clearest we still have for the defender is his return in another week or two, yet to have joined training. This will likely leave Jorrel Hato to start again at left-back, the likely replacement moving forward until Cucurella is fit again with Malo Gusto also being an option
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Out three to four weeks
Cucurella (hamstring) is out for three to four weeks due to a hamstring injury, the player told AS Diario.
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Set for further assessment
Cucurella (hamstring) is out for Friday's match against Hull City and is set for further testing, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "For Marc, it's too early to know [the extent of the injury]. He's definitely out for the game against Hull. We're doing our scans and assessments on him, and hopefully, it's not too long [his absence]."
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Leaves with hamstring issue in draw
Cucurella subbed off after the first 45 minutes of Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Leeds United due to a hamstring injury, coach Liam Rosenior said in a press conference. "Unfortunately at half-time he felt his hamstring. It wasn't a tactical change, it was one that was enforced. Cucu's been top and hopefully he'll be okay. We'll scan him and make sure we find out if he's available for the next game."
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Assists third in 3-1 win
Cucurella assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.
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Very effective off bench
Cucurella scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win against West Ham United.
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Atletico Madrid showing interest
Atletico Madrid are keen on Cucurella, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Atletico Madrid could use another option at left-back, and signing Cucurella would be a power move for Los Colchoneros. The Spain international is one of the best left-backs in the world, but Chelsea aren't expected to entertain offers for him.
Atletico Madrid could use another option at left-back, and signing Cucurella would be a power move for Los Colchoneros. The Spain international is one of the best left-backs in the world, but Chelsea aren't expected to entertain offers for him.