Chelsea star Cucurella reveals the one Man United player that really impressed Him last weekend
Marc Cucurella has lifted the lid on an experience that shook him during Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United last weekend, admitting he had never come across such a ruthless version of one particular Red Devil before.
The Spaniard confessed that while most eyes were fixed on the expected battles—Palmer against Bruno Fernandes, Enzo Fernández against Casemiro, and Nicolas Jackson against Lisandro Martínez—it was another United star who left the biggest impression. According to Cucurella, this player became a constant menace throughout the game, with one ruthless nutmeg leaving Chelsea’s defence completely exposed and nearly leading to a goal.
“He nutmegged our defenders that day, and honestly, we were lucky to get away conceding only two goals,” Cucurella admitted, underlining just how dangerous and unpredictable the United man was in that encounter.
Though Fernandes and Rashford are often the ones stealing the spotlight, Cucurella’s comments suggest another figure has stepped up. Speculation among fans is now running wild—was it Rasmus Højlund finally clicking into gear, Antony silencing critics with a sharp display, or perhaps Alejandro Garnacho dazzling with his fearless flair and audacity?
What is clear is that United still possess players capable of tearing through even the toughest backlines, and Chelsea were fortunate the match didn’t turn into an outright embarrassment. With Ruben Amorim’s side still searching for consistency, the emergence of this ruthless display could mark a turning point. Should this unnamed star continue in the same vein, he may become the difference-maker United have been craving this season.
One question now lingers: who exactly stunned Cucurella into silence? Whoever it was, the Chelsea defender and his teammates will be far more cautious the next time they face Manchester United.
