Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard explained summer acquisition Marc Cucurella was injured in training just days before the game. And was unable to play in the heartbreaking 2-0 loss to Brentford at home.
The Blues were severely stung by the Bees at Stamford Bridge. An own goal by Cesar Azpilicueta was preceded by a wonderful strike from Bryan Mbuemo.
Despite having a challenging debut season at Stamford Bridge. The Spanish full-back has featured in 23 league games and made three substitute appearances. Having been purchased from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer for an astounding £60 million.
It has been a truly forgettable season for the Blues. Cucurella is one of the stars who was expected to hit the ground running. Having been heavily impressed throughout his solitary season with the Seagulls before moving to Chelsea.
It has been a nightmare start to life for Cucurella, who Lampard according to London World confirmed was nowhere to be found at Stamford Bridge. This is because he injured himself while training.
The 44-year-old Lampard told the press after his fifth straight defeat: “Cucurella is injured. He injured himself in training two days ago. He will be out for a few weeks with a quad injury. Bettinelli injured, recovering. The others, are not in the squad.”
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The defeat condemned Chelsea to the 11th position in the log. Frank Lampard, so far has had a very tough start to life. He has led Chelsea to five defeats in as many games. During this period, Chelsea conceded nine goals and scored just a single goal.
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