After Chelsea's win over Palmeiras, which helped them progress to the Club World Cup semi-finals, Cucurella discussed the challenges of signing many new players. He explained that it can be difficult for players to form close bonds and friendships when teammates are constantly leaving or joining the team.

"At first, it was tough because football is about building relationships," Cucurella said. "You get close to one teammate, and then they leave, or you leave. It's not easy, but I think we've got a good group now." He added that the key is for new players to feel welcome and confident from the start, which allows them to showcase their personalities and abilities.

Cucurella also acknowledged that the influx of new signings has brought excitement to the team. Chelsea's large squad has helped the team compete on multiple fronts, and it has given them a boost in the Club World Cup. Cucurella hopes that the new players will bring fresh energy and quality to the team.

"I think it's good for Chelsea that we have new players with a lot of quality," Cucurella said. "They've joined a team that's always trying to win. Hopefully, they'll bring good energy and the quality we know, and we'll try to keep them with us." He believes that it's still early days for the new signings, but he's optimistic about their potential contribution to the team.