Marc Cucurella Scout Report At Chelsea 2022/2023 – How The Versatile Spaniard Can Improve Chelsea’s Defence

After arriving on the South coast last summer for around £16 million, the versatile Spanish defender joined European giants Chelsea in a deal worth £60 million.

Marc Cucurella quickly adapted to life in England and the Premier League, featuring 35 times and playing over 3,000 minutes in the league last season.

Cucurella was clearly a favourite of Brighton boss Graham Potter, and trust was established through the number of games Cucurella played.

A product of the Barcelona youth academy has now made his step up into an established Champions League side as he looks to further his career.

His move to Chelsea provides them with cover as well as defensive versatility, having played as a left-back, left wing-back and also left centre-back in a back three.

His role at Brighton will be similar to the one he had at Chelsea in terms of formation.

This scout report will provide a tactical analysis of how Cucurella is likely to be deployed in the Chelsea team.

This will be an analysis of the new signing and the tactics that Thomas Tuchel will employ.

Chelsea Playing Style Under Thomas Tuchel Tactics

Against Everton, and throughout the Thomas Tuchel era, Chelsea have set up in a 3-4-3 formation.

This involves wingbacks and three centre-backs who remain tight out of possession but expansive and comfortable on the ball in possession.

Below is the pass map of the Chelsea lineup against Everton.

The 3-4-3 formation is readily apparent.

The defensive unit in possession is encouraged massively to step high up the pitch and force their opponents to drop deep.

When on the ball, the centre-backs drive up the pitch and join in the build-up and positional attack during sustained pressure.