Hackett - Cucurella is beginning to become a serious offender - match officials should be aware
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has called out Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella for his off-the-ball challenge on Bournemouth’s David Brooks, labeling it as part of a pattern of "serious" and unfair play.
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Football Insider
Written by
Steve Worrell
Marc Cucurella’s controversial actions during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth have drawn sharp criticism from Keith Hackett, the former PGMOL chief. Hackett described the Spanish left-back’s off-the-ball block on David Brooks as a "blatant unfair" impeding offense that went unnoticed by match officials. This incident adds to growing concerns over Cucurella's behavior on the pitch, with Hackett urging officials to monitor him closely in future matches.
- Controversial Incident:
- Early in the match, Cucurella blocked David Brooks’ run off the ball, leaving the Bournemouth player winded and requiring treatment.
- Keith Hackett’s Criticism:
- Hackett labeled Cucurella a "serious offender" whose actions should have resulted in a yellow card.
- He urged referees to prepare for Cucurella's potential infractions in future games.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
