The spotlight after Chelsea’s significant 2-1 victory over Brentford was firmly on one player.
Marc Cucurella netted his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, breaking the deadlock during a period when Brentford’s defensive setup was causing frustration.
Cucurella’s effort came from a Noni Madueke cross, putting Chelsea on the path to another win. ..Continue Reading
Nicolas Jackson later secured the game, despite Bryan Mbeumo’s late goal causing a brief scare.
The drama continued after the final whistle, as Cucurella received a second yellow card for his involvement in a post-match altercation.
Amid the chaos, attacking stars Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho remained uninvolved, sitting on the Stamford Bridge turf and sharing a few words and a smile as they celebrated gaining two crucial points over league leaders Liverpool.
Neither Palmer nor Sancho scored or assisted, but both were instrumental in securing the win. Sancho, in particular, continues to enhance his reputation as an attacking threat.
Cucurella’s suspension for one Premier League match following his red card means he will miss the upcoming game against Everton.
It is expected that Enzo Maresca will bring Renato Veiga into the starting lineup. Veiga, who has primarily featured in cup competitions this season, will have a chance to prove his worth.
Cucurella has been vital to Maresca’s system, and his absence will be felt. However, this presents an opportunity for Veiga to demonstrate his importance to the Chelsea squad.
