Overview
- Cucurella asked to be substituted after 69 minutes of the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, with Malo Gusto coming on.
- Enzo Maresca said the defender reported hamstring discomfort and confirmed scans will determine the extent.
- Reports indicate his availability for Tuesday’s Bournemouth match is in significant doubt pending results.
- The Spaniard has completed the full 90 minutes in all but four league fixtures this season, heightening the impact of any absence.
- With centre-back Jorrel Hato the primary fallback on the left, selection plans could shift, while Cole Palmer reacted visibly to his own 72nd-minute withdrawal.