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• Juventus pushing to sign Liverpool star Alisson Becker this summer

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• Marc Cucurella laments Enzo Maresca’s exit as cause of Chelsea struggles

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  ​Speaking from Spain’s training camp, Cucurella offered a candid assessment of Chelsea’s recent 8-2 aggregate loss to PSG, noting that the team “lacked experience” in high-stakes moments.

  The 27-year-old suggested that while the club’s policy of signing young talent builds for the future, it has made competing for major trophies immediately difficult.

  He remarked: “Against PSG, we lacked players that had gone through situations like that.”

  ​Cucurella also defended the stability provided by Enzo Maresca before his January exit, admitting he would not have made the change mid-season.

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  Cucurella noted: “With Enzo Maresca in charge, we were more stable.”

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• Truth behind Joan Garcia’s injury scare against Rayo revealed

  Joan Garcia reportedly faked an injury against Rayo Vallecano to provide a tactical window for teammate Raphinha to change his boots following an uncomfortable start to the match.

  ​Anxiety gripped Camp Nou when goalkeeper Joan Garcia went down after twenty minutes against Rayo Vallecano, but reports suggest the stoppage was purely tactical.

  According to Mundo Deportivo, Garcia acted as an accomplice to Raphinha, who urgently needed to switch footwear.

  While medical staff conducted checks, the Brazilian forward utilized the break to adjust his equipment, eventually leading to a more comfortable performance.

  ​The clever maneuver spared the team a genuine injury crisis following recent concerns over Garcia’s physical condition.

  The goalkeeper proceeded to deliver a Man of the Match display, showing no signs of distress.

  Discussing the squad’s performance and the challenges faced during the match, midfielder Pedri noted that opponents often “cause problems” that require quick thinking and minor on-field adjustments to overcome.