Marc Cucurella is currently not playing because he has a hamstring problem picked up in Chelsea’s recent defeat to Aston Villa and has not fully recovered yet.

Quick Scoop

  • Marc Cucurella felt a hamstring issue during the second half of Chelsea’s 2–1 home loss to Aston Villa and asked to be substituted, with Malo Gusto coming on in his place.
  • Subsequent reports confirmed it as a hamstring/upper leg injury, and he then missed the following Premier League match against Bournemouth.
  • Ahead of the upcoming Manchester City game, reliable outlets report that he failed to recover in time, which is why he is not in the matchday squad and “not playing” at the moment.
  • Chelsea staff have indicated he has returned to some level of training, but the club appears cautious about rushing him back, so his minutes are being managed while he regains full fitness.

In short: he’s out because of a recent hamstring issue and is in the process of recovering, so his absence is fitness‑related rather than a tactical dropping.

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