Marc Cucurella - hamstring

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella (27) was forced off in the second half of the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa after experiencing discomfort in his hamstring. The Spaniard left the pitch in the 69th minute and was replaced by Malo Gusto, with manager Enzo Maresca later confirming that Cucurella had reported hamstring pain. The full extent of the issue is still unclear, and Chelsea will monitor him closely with fixtures coming thick and fast. His availability for the upcoming clash with Bournemouth remains uncertain as the club awaits further assessment. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Update Friday 2 January 2026

🎙️|Calum McFarlane: Yeah, that is a positive. We're undecided on that, so I don't really have the full information on that as yet, but I'm sure it will come out in the next couple of days.¨ (Source: Chelsea)

Update Tuesday 6 January 2026

🎙️|Calum McFarlane: “No [no one is ruled out], not at this point, So we’ll look at training, see how they look, and make a call after that.” (Source: Chelsea)