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[Albion] Marc Cucurella *Signed For Chelsea 05/08/2022*







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I would totally have him back, for a discount price, despite everything.
Agreed. I would wager his performances would improve as well. Wouldn't that be a hoot?
I'd only have him back for the express purpose of repeatedly telling him he was going warm weather training but then flying him to Guatemala with no explanation, clothes or wallet.
 


























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I thought that’s why the deal with Man U fell down - neither Chelsea or Cucu wanted a break clause in the contract - why they didn’t agree a loan deal, I don’t know - that might have suited both parties better - certainly City would have gone for it I reckon.


Ben Chillwell happened. Cucu was never a Left Centre Back which is where Potter played him at Chelsea (presumably to cover injured Koulibaly) he’s a Left Back/Left Wing Back - he looked like he’d had his wings clipped in that central position and Potter didn’t have a clue what he was doing with his defence in the early days so he didn’t really get a chance to bed in. Problem is Chillwell (and Sterling who also played that role) are both better players so he struggled to start last season (and had injuries/family issues.) He’s started much more this season but playing out of position again at Right Back. I did think until we had had Pervis for a few months and Colwill, I would like to have seen Cucu back, he could be very useful and versatile in a way he wasn’t before - but maybe too much water has gone under the bridge and we can do better ?… the role of LB under RDZ has changed certainly - we need an attacking player who can make more impact in the final third but who knows, Cucu certainly showed that flair at Brighton in a LWB position…I certainly wouldn’t boo him coming back..

Sanchez and Cucu are both out injured now though.
Cucu also played LCB for us, quite well, IIRC.
 
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GT49er

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Aah maybe, I can’t remember (I recall we got Colwill into CB at the time he left) but I do know he flew up that wing as LB when he was with us, there was a little of something of Mitoma about him and was also very fast to get back too - Chelsea ruined him.
True. He was bloody good for us- even as the left side of a three; still seemed to be right up in their half, regardless!
 


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Completely untrue….

But hey, believe what you want!
I’m surprised people still get confused about what a sell on clause is after the widely published issues with Rosario and Buonanotte. Facu had a £20m release clause that Rosario put into a new contract deal with Buonanotte after turning down our original offer. We ended up agreeing to a sell on clause on top of the £10.6m we paid which will be 20% of what we eventually sell him for.
 




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How often do left-backs win player of the season at any club? I think the bitterness that surrounded his departure has made some people forget just how good Cucurella was for us.

Can't see him coming back anyway, I suspect his next move will be to a mid-table Spanish club. But if I could welcome Murray back from Palace, I've no doubt I could welcome Cucu back from Chelsea.
 




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How often do left-backs win player of the season at any club? I think the bitterness that surrounded his departure has made some people forget just how good Cucurella was for us.

Can't see him coming back anyway, I suspect his next move will be to a mid-table Spanish club. But if I could welcome Murray back from Palace, I've no doubt I could welcome Cucu back from Chelsea.
Pervis is better though, he helped us achieve a top six finish. He’s faster stronger and scores goals.
 






Paulie Gualtieri

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Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella
He’s abit of twat
Come crawling back
But he CAN play left baaaaaack
Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella
 


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