“Heβs got that old-school Chelsea grit” β calls grow after match-winning moment.
After Marc Cucurellaβs decisive goal against Manchester United pushed Chelsea closer to Champions League qualification, fans are erupting with praise β not just for his performance, but for his leadership. With five league goals and a fiery presence on the pitch, many now believe Cucurella embodies the spirit of the old guard β the kind that carried Chelsea through their most glorious days.
Fans on Tribuna highlighted his vocal presence, seriousness, and versatility, with some saying he outshines Reece James in the leadership department. One comment read, βHe plays like an old man who would fit in the Chelsea of the old sincerely.β Another added, βHeβs no-nonsense and always shouting β that’s leadership.β
Others argued Cucurella should at least be in the captaincy hierarchy, if not the outright captain, placing him behind Enzo, Reece, and Levi Colwill. Yet thereβs a growing sentiment that the armband must reflect energy and presence, and Cucurella is proving he’s more than just a left-back.
Still, not all are convinced. Some fans defend Reece Jamesβ captaincy, citing loyalty and his deeper Chelsea roots, while others point to Victor Osimhen, should he arrive, as a true on-pitch general.
The debate is alive and fierce β is Cucurella truly captain material, or is this just a fan-fueled wave in a moment of emotion?
Time β and Chelseaβs transfer window β
will decide.
