Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has showered praise on Marc Cucurella following the left-back’s string of impressive performances in blue.

The Spanish defender has emerged as one of the team’s most consistent and impactful players in recent weeks, combining defensive steel with unexpected attacking flair.

Cucurella, who had previously faced criticism and doubts over his place in the team, has found a new lease of life under Maresca’s system. His recent goals and relentless energy on the left flank have not gone unnoticed by the head coach.

“He’s doing fantastic,” Maresca said when asked about the 26-year-old. “He scores goals, but not only goals.”

It’s true — while Cucurella has added goals to his game, it’s his all-around contribution that is drawing admiration. Whether it’s overlapping runs to create width or his fiery presence in duels, he has become a vital cog in the Chelsea machine.

Maresca highlighted just how well Cucurella has adapted to the tactical demands of his style of football: “He’s helping the team to play the way we want to play. When we need to defend, he’s very aggressive off the ball.”

This combination of technical awareness and defensive aggression has made Cucurella indispensable as Chelsea continue their quest for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

Once seen as a squad player struggling for form, Cucurella is now one of the first names on the team sheet — and with Maresca’s backing, his resurgence looks set to continue.

Chelsea fans will be hoping that his red-hot form lasts through the final stretch of the season, as the Blues push to return to Europe’s elite.