Amblève. 4,995 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I don't think Cesar (Or Luiz, for that matter. Cahill was easily our best defender.) was particularly good today. He should have been the one closing the gap between Matic/Kante and the backline like he has done very well ever since going to a back-3. That space was used perfectly by Eriksen and Kane today, we were lucky they didn't make anything of it IMO. Blue-in-me-Veins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ahmed 528 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Cesar isn't bien enough for Chelsea’s 3-4-3 system, claims Rio Ferdinand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Amblève. said: I don't think Cesar (Or Luiz, for that matter. Cahill was easily our best defender.) was particularly good today. He should have been the one closing the gap between Matic/Kante and the backline like he has done very well ever since going to a back-3. That space was used perfectly by Eriksen and Kane today, we were lucky they didn't make anything of it IMO. Cahill had a good match but Cesar was absolutely vital in the early stages of the match when spurs bombed down our right side. He cut out so many 1on 1s and intercepted so many passes when we really were not playing well. He performs when others don't which is a very important characteristic IMO. His size IS a problem for a back three sometimes. Esp since despite being lightning quick he does not really have any kind of leap. But he would be wasted as wingback because he does not really have the attacking nous to make an impact. So I guess CB is ok for now. Pep usually also has a technically astute fullback in a 3man defense to open up the play so it is not an uncommon move tactically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I think he's becoming more and more composed in possession now too with us playing out with this 3 man defence, which along with his defensive skills is very good for us although I think he struggled with Kane a lot first half. Ps. He has to be considered as the new captain/vice captain of Chelsea when Terry and Ivanovic go in the summer because he has also developed in to a real leader too as well as an excellent defender here. Crazy to think he cost £7M.... £7,000,000.... brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Azpi is a freak. This City game wasn't so much about his display but speaking generally, I think he's the best pure defender I've ever seen in my 20 years watching Chelsea. kellzfresh, Adnane and Tautvix 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseabluerising 60 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I'm surprised we haven't tried him upfront yet Where ever he plays he just performs outstanding love him 💙💙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Drogba 2,000 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 That's exactly how I want to hug him after each game. Â kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted December 13, 2016 Popular Post! Share Posted December 13, 2016 New 3 and half year deal for him today http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/12/cesar-commits-to-chelsea.html  kellzfresh, BlueLyon, iceboy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 43 minutes ago, Special Juan said: New 3 and half year deal for him today http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/12/cesar-commits-to-chelsea.html  Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Fantastic news for us. One of the most consistent players in the team and absolute warrior. Blue-in-me-Veins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Im assuming Azpi also recieved a wage bump too. Wonder what he's on now, hopefully its atleast £100K per/wk. Man absolutely deserves it, and has been a Great servant to the club. Hail César! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 He's been even better as a CB than he's been as either lb or rb. Has proven to be indispensable to the team, deserved contract renewal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Fantastic news! Azpi deserves it. Epitomizes what consistency is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Fantastic news. Totally deserved his new contract. And after the end of the season we can make him 2nd or 3rd choice for the armband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,076 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016  Deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 YESSS! My man! So happy for him! totally deserved! kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igi26 346 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Model Professional this guy is. He deserved contract extention and wage bump. Another Legend in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He is always very good, but tonight he really stepped up. Amazing performance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/12/good-defender-good-man.html Plenty of high praises from the other players. Not just a great player but also a great bloke too! !Hazard!, kellzfresh, Styles and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucashm 340 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Serious Question, do you guys think Azpi is the best defender in the world? I fume everytime someone describes him as "solid", to me he is MUCH more than solid, he is an absolute monster of a defender who puts in world class performances every. fucking. game. and yet, no one ever recognises him as one of the best defenders in the world and he never gets on the TOTS or even TOTW! i just wish he got more recognition for the amazing player that he is sLOVEnian Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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