Marc Cucurella has hinted he would take into account slicing off his flowing locks and go bald if Spain win the World Cup subsequent summer season.
The Chelsea full-back is famend for his lengthy, curly hair however says it might disappear if Luis de la Fuente’s aspect can declare the trophy in america, Canada and Mexico.
Cucurella dyed his hair purple following Spain’s European Championship success in 2024.
Asked what his plan would be next, he told Sport: “Good query! I might do something however I might say it quietly in case it occurs.
“I might change my dye or possibly I might go bald!”
La Roja closing in on World Cup spot
Spain can clinch qualification for the World Cup this week once they tackle Georgia and Turkey and Cucurella is hoping to get the job performed as quickly as doable.
“We’re nonetheless a bit of step away,” he stated, regardless of Spain having a 100% file in Group E. “Now we have been good in qualifying, but when we aren’t immersed in these two video games it might escape from us.
“We hope to clinch it on Saturday in Georgia after which take pleasure in it with our individuals in Seville on Tuesday.”
Yamal scenario is sophisticated – Cucurella
A lot of the construct up has been overshadowed by the withdrawal from the squad of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.
Yamal was compelled to drag out after his membership carried out a medical process on the morning of his scheduled arrival within the nationwide staff camp with the Spain medical staff saying they had been unaware of the scenario.
It has left {the teenager} in the midst of a row between the Spanish champions and the Spanish FA however Cucurella says he simply must give attention to what he does finest.
“It’s a sophisticated matter,” admitted the left-back. “It gained’t be simple for him, many gamers and plenty of of my team-mates have groin pains. We’ll miss him, he’s a vital participant for us. Crucial factor is that he recovers as a result of a really good 12 months is coming.
“Crucial factor is that he enjoys his soccer, that he continues to do what he has performed to this point, that he doesn’t hearken to the criticism.
“Let him play soccer as he is aware of. He has a vibrant future, he’s very mature regardless of how younger he’s. If he’s centered and enjoys the sport, it is extremely tough to cease him.”
Cucurella set to face Yamal
Cucurella may very well be in direct opposition to Yamal when Chelsea play Barcelona within the Champions League on November 25. The 27-year-old says he’s assured the West London aspect can declare a well-known victory.
He stated: “They [Barca] don’t have a lot defensive solidity and if you concede targets, it’s harder to win video games. However Barca are nonetheless Barca and so they have nice gamers.
“Will probably be a really tough match however we even have a terrific staff. It has come at a superb time and we will get the three factors.”
