In an interview with EFE, Chelsea's Spanish defender Cucurelia fondly recalls the glorious moment of winning the Europa League and looks forward to his new journey at the club. His words were full of recognition of the hard work behind the success and a firm confidence in the future.
Talking about the feeling of winning the European Cup, Cucurelia could not hide his joy. He said that whenever he saw the videos and pictures of the championship, he would feel overwhelmed with joy and pride. He is well aware of the great efforts behind this success, from the daily training of the national team to the struggle in the game, every step of the players' sweat and blood. Cucurelia particularly emphasized the importance of the team atmosphere, believing that it is this good atmosphere that allows the team to unite and create history together.
Cucurelia has a deep understanding of the instantaneous decisiveness of a soccer match. He believes that a game can change a soccer player's life, and winning the European Cup was the high point of his career. He lamented that soccer is very often decided in moments, and that one must seize these moments in order to create one's own glory.
Speaking about his personal upbringing, Cucurelia revealed an interesting detail. He started playing futsal as a child because he thought the field was too big, a decision that ultimately shaped him into the player he is today. He appreciates his father's support and decision that there was a reason for it all and it has made him appreciate what he has accomplished now even more.
Regarding Chelsea's new challenge, Cucurelia says he is ready for it. He recognizes the ideas of the new coach Maresca and believes that what the team needs most at the moment is stability. He believes that under the leadership of the coach, the team can gradually find a suitable playing style and play at their best in the game. Cucurelia also made a special mention of teammate Felix, believing that he has great potential at Chelsea and expects him to explode in the new season.
Speaking about the Spanish national team, Cucurelia said that the team will not lose motivation by winning the championship. On the contrary, they have higher goals and stronger beliefs and hope to continue making history in the coming competitions. He emphasized that the Spanish team is a team full of ambition and motivation, and they know that there are more trophies waiting for them to fight for.
Finally, Cucurelia also talked about his identity mark as a player - his long hair. He said that it has become a part of his identity and a unique mark. He appreciates the support and love from the fans and looks forward to continuing to bring more exciting moments to the fans in the coming games.
