Chelsea star Marc Cucurella opens up on son's autism struggle - 'Everything is difficult' Chelsea star Marc Cucurella admits living with a son who has autism presents everyday problems that "nobody teaches you".
Away from the pitch though Cucurella and his family have had to learn on the go with his eldest son, Mateo, being diagnosed with autism.
Cucurella and his wife have had to overcome several issues with Mateo, who struggled at school, with his autism impacting every member of the family.
It wasn't until Cucurella first moved to Chelsea in a £60million deal that he learned of his son's diagnosis.
That also affects you a lot, you don't see your child well and you don't know how to help him.".
