Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised Marc Cucurella’s growing understanding of his tactical system, crediting the Spanish defender’s recent improvement for his impressive performances in recent weeks.
Cucurella has enjoyed a productive spell, scoring in each of his last two matches while also impressing in a more advanced role during Chelsea’s victory over Leicester City.
Softfootball understands Maresca believes the left-back’s recent displays reflect his increasing confidence and tactical awareness since adapting to the Italian coach’s style of play.
Speaking viathe club’s official website, Maresca said:
Sometimes it’s more about understanding the position and the game. Marc is doing very well and in the last two games has scored two goals. In the previous game, when he was playing as a winger against Leicester, he also did very well.
The Chelsea boss stressed that Cucurella’s progress mirrors the development of the entire squad as players continue to embrace his philosophy.
It’s not only about Marc. The players are all understanding more where they have to be to receive the ball and where they have to move on the pitch,
Maresca added.
