💎 Gem Bet: Marc Cucurella - Over 0.5 Shots @ 2.00 (Bet365)

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Cucurella has had five shots across his seven Premier League appearances so far this season (0.84 per 90). 

He’s had at least one shot in three of his last five Premier League appearances for the Blues with his threat in the final third increasing ever since Enzo Maresca became head coach.

Maresca likes his fullbacks to be adventurous. Cucurella often finds himself high up the pitch inside the left channel, and also gets in the box when the ball is wide on the right hand side as a possible goal threat in the box.

Cucurella is more than comfortable in this role, and may get more joy than usual here with Forest currently facing significant defensive issues and injuries. The 3-4-3 that Ange lined up with against Newcastle just before the international break can be readily exposed by Maresca, utilising Cucurella as an unusual attacking threat. 

Cucurella scored seven goals and provided three assists across all competitions for Chelsea last season, further highlighting his ability to contribute in the final third. He took 24 shots across his 36 Premier League appearances last term (0.72 per 90) with the majority of these coming in the second half of the season as he grew more comfortable with his adventurous role in the side.

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