“I Can’t Injure Yamal, I Need Him for the National Team,” Says Cucurella Ahead of Chelsea–Barça

The two players, teammates with the Spanish national team, could face off on the London pitch. Speaking after Spain’s 3-0 win over Bulgaria on Thursday in Sofia, the Blues’ left-back clarified:

“I’m ready to face Lamine Yamal at club level,” Cucurella told TouchlineX. “He’s already said a few words to me about it, but I can’t injure him, because I need him in the national team.”

The Chelsea defender nevertheless expects a tough battle against the Blaugrana: “It will be difficult for them because we’ll be playing at home. But we’ll see.”