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Cucurella says he won’t go too hard on Yamal in Chelsea and Barcelona champions league match
Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella has joked that he won’t be going too hard on Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal when the two meet in the Champions League this November.
The pair are teammates with Spain, and Cucurella admits he’ll need Yamal fit and firing for the national team. Speaking after Spain’s 3-0 win over Bulgaria in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier, the defender said he’s looking forward to the clash but won’t be reckless.
“I’m ready to face him at club level,” Cucurella said. “He’s already teased me about it, but I can’t injure him because I need him for Spain. It’s going to be tough for them, though, especially with us playing at home.”
Chelsea will host Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League group stage on November 25.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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