Overview
- Cucurella, who spoke to The Athletic on Tuesday, said removing Enzo Maresca mid-season was a mistake that unsettled the squad.
- Chelsea sit sixth in the Premier League, one point behind Liverpool in fifth, after an 8-2 aggregate Champions League loss to Paris Saint‑Germain.
- Maresca departed at the start of the year after a breakdown with club leaders, with under‑21s coach Calum McFarlane stepping in before Liam Rosenior took over.
- Cucurella praised Rosenior's handling of the group and his ideas, yet said the team have had no training time to bed in changes between constant matches.
- He warned that a youth‑first recruitment push leaves the side short on experience for high‑pressure games, a concern as Chelsea approach an FA Cup quarter‑final and a home match against Manchester City.