Speaking after the game, Chelsea captain Reece James couldn’t hide his admiration, describing the player’s influence as “pure fire.” James said, “He didn’t score, but his presence was everywhere on the pitch. The way he moved, pressed, and connected play — that’s the kind of energy we need in every game.”
London, October 25, 2025 — In Defeat, Marc Cucurella Burned Brightest Chelsea’s 2–1 collapse to Sunderland left Stamford Bridge in stunned silence — but amid the wreckage, Marc Cucurella refused to sink with the ship. He didn’t score, didn’t assist, and won’t headline the highlights. Yet when captain Reece James was asked who kept Chelsea…