Marc Cucurella can be Chelsea's saviour in more ways than one this season. After the Spaniard's toils in the early part of the campaign it may come as a shock, but his turnaround in recent weeks has been one of a player worth the £62m that was paid for him last summer.
Todd Boehly and Co may well admit that the 24-year-old was not a player of that value but the interest from Manchester City, success over a short space of time on the south coast, and need for another left-sided defender made him a standout candidate. Having been looked at the year before at Getafe, Cucurella was understandably a strong possibility.
Chelsea may now be requiring him more than ever ahead of a tricky end to the season. Although the league near enough holds nothing of benefit, the Champions League opportunities and chances of progression between now and the next campaign are important.
