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'He hasn't understood what is happening in that game': Jamie Carragher blasts Marc Cucurella for his role in Ben Chilwell's sending off against Real Madrid after Rodrygo was allowed in behind

Jamie Carragher has criticised Marc Cucurella for his role in Ben Chilwell's sending off against Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

The England international Chilwell was sent off with Chelsea already trailing 1-0 after Rodrygo had been allowed clear and he hauled him back with the Brazilian clean through.

Chelsea could have no complaints about the referee's decision, and Carragher outlined the problems across their backline which led to the situation in which Chilwell found himself.

A simple ball over the top from Federico Valverde saw Rodrygo spin in behind Cucurella, with Carragher telling CBS's Champions League coverage that he did not react quickly enough to the danger.