Chelsea's Marc Cucurella Praises Alejandro Garnacho After Champions League Impact

Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool with a 95th-minute winning goal by Estevao Willian, who was praised by teammate Marc Cucurella for his impactful performance off the bench. Cucurella also highlighted fellow substitute Jorrel Hato's contribution and explained that Chelsea exploited Liverpool's right flank, particularly due to the absence of defender Mohamed Salah in defense, which was a tactical focus directed by manager Enzo Maresca. Despite Chelsea's recent struggles and red card challenges, Cucurella emphasized the importance of new signing Alejandro Garnacho, who showed promise in the Champions League win against Benfica and is expected to make an impact against Liverpool. Garnacho's limited playing time has been partly due to Chelsea often being a man down, making it harder for wingers to be deployed, but his qualities and recent performances have earned him praise as a significant player for the team. The win moves Chelsea into the international break on a positive note, although they recognize the need for improvement in maintaining performance levels throughout matches. Liverpool's defensive issues on their right side, exacerbated by injuries, continue to be a concern for the Reds this season.