Marc Cucurella's Slips Contribute to Chelsea's Early Setback in London Derby
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella's early slips led to two quick goals for Tottenham Hotspur, putting the Blues at a disadvantage in the London derby.
In a high-stakes London derby, Chelsea's left-back Marc Cucurella experienced a challenging start, with two slips in the opening minutes contributing to Tottenham Hotspur's early 2-0 lead. The first incident occurred when Cucurella lost his footing, allowing Dominic Solanke to capitalize and score. Shortly after, another slip by Cucurella enabled Dejan Kulusevski to double Tottenham's advantage.
Following these mishaps, Cucurella changed his boots, seemingly attributing the slips to his footwear. Commentator Jamie Carragher criticized the errors, labeling them as 'embarrassing' and 'schoolboy stuff.'
Despite the early setbacks, Chelsea mounted a comeback, with goals from Jadon Sancho, two penalties by Cole Palmer, and a strike from Enzo Fernández, ultimately securing a 4-3 victory. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the team's resilience, describing the win as 'perfect' and emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus throughout the season.