Overview

• Jamie O’Hara said on talkSPORT that Cucurella went from a "terrible" £60m signing to a top-five left-back in the world.
• Since the start of this season, Cucurella has created more chances than any other Chelsea player, according to The Sporting News.
• The left-back set up Estevao Willian’s winner against Liverpool with a stoppage-time pass across the box before the international break.
• Coverage credits a tactical shift that inverted Cucurella into midfield in possession for unlocking his best form after an injury return late that season.
• Chelsea signed 19-year-old Jorrel Hato from Ajax as an alternative option at left-back, providing cover while Cucurella remains first choice.