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The Spaniard's mistakes led to two Tottenham goals in the first 12 minutes of the game, leaving Chelsea in a precarious position.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella had a day to forget as his costly errors nearly handed Tottenham Hotspur a win in the London derby.
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Marc Cucurella faced a tough start during Chelsea’s match against Tottenham, stumbling twice and conceding two goals before furiously changing his boots on the sideline.
The Spanish full-back faced criticism when he newly joined the club but has grown to become one of the success stories for Enzo Maresca’s revitalised team this season.
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Unfortunately, he experienced a return to his earlier struggles on Sunday night, as Spurs capitalised on his mistakes with a ruthlessness typical of the Premier League.
However, a remarkable comeback from the Blues, fueled by a brace from Cole Palmer, salvaged the match and secured three points.
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After the match, Cucurella took to Instagram to jokingly acknowledge his mistakes.
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Enzo Maresca said Chelsea are still not ready to compete for the Premier League title, despite sitting second.
He posted a photo of his boots in a bin with the caption, "Sorry Blues!"
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Despite the early setbacks, Chelsea's resilience and attacking prowess shone through as Palmer's heroics ensured that Cucurella's errors did not prove to be fatal.
With the win, Chelsea has closed the gap on league leaders Liverpool and will look to continue their momentum in the upcoming matches against Astana in the Europa Conference League and Brentford in the Premier League.
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