Beigl 1,387 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Is it just me or is Azpi very limited going forward ? He really struggles to get the ball out at times and ends up hoofing it back to Courtois.Yes he has never been that great going forward with the ball, but he is still decent enough, especially if you consider his great defensive contributions. His strengths are his good positioning and fore-checking, both attributes that allow us to retain the ball and keep possession when we are under pressure. Cahill on the left side is much worse on the ball and is really struggling to get our game going when he is pressed by the opposition. Then again he gives us height which is really important against the likes of Stoke or WHU for example.That effectively means Luiz has to build up our game from the back which he has done brilliantly so far in my opinion. His long passing is extraordinary for a centre back. MefiX19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Styles 9,790 Posted March 20, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted March 20, 2017 On 03/18/2017 at 5:02 PM, nono said: Is it just me or is Azpi very limited going forward ? He really struggles to get the ball out at times and ends up hoofing it back to Courtois. I don't know if it's possible for me to disagree more. Azpi's passing this season has been superb; a lot of our build up play is generated through him. Azpi is limited as an attacking RB, but as a RCB his understand of the position and passing ability has been a revelation. Tautvix, Peace., Blue-in-me-Veins and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! manpe 10,861 Posted March 20, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Styles said: I don't know if it's possible for me to disagree more. Azpi's passing this season has been superb; a lot of our build up play is generated through him. Azpi is limited as an attacking RB, but as a RCB his understand of the position and passing ability has been a revelation. Yup, ball-playing CBs don't get much better than Azpi and Luiz imo. When he plays back to Courtois that means it is the safest/only option. Mufassir08, Tautvix, Miguelito and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito 459 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I don't know if it's possible for me to disagree more. Azpi's passing this season has been superb; a lot of our build up play is generated through him. Azpi is limited as an attacking RB, but as a RCB his understand of the position and passing ability has been a revelation.Agree with you and@manpe. He takes the ball and dribbles forward with it quite often. That automatically makes the defending team adjust their position. It opens up more space than is easily seen.He's brilliant at taking it forward in to the space and finding the right pass. And more often than not, it's the right pass. It creates a little overload on that right side, and is especially important when we are attacking with numbers. The Skipper, Styles and Tomo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Azpi owned isco 😁 The Skipper and MefiX19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 ^ wow mad tekkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 10 hours ago, the wes said: Azpi owned isco 😁 I'm sure Conte works on this sort of stuff with the defenders in training all the time. Even Cahill doesn't always look too bad in tight spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/31/cesar-azpilicueta-linked-barcelona-loved-chelsea?CMP=share_btn_tw Very good interview of Azpi. the wes and Unionjack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Jason said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/31/cesar-azpilicueta-linked-barcelona-loved-chelsea?CMP=share_btn_tw Very good interview of Azpi. I feel loved at Chelsea We love you Dave or as my Mrs calls him Professor Beaker! Oh how I laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I thought he did well in the wingback position. Got an assist and looks a decent crosser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 2 hours ago, kellzfresh said: I thought he did well in the wingback position. Got an assist and looks a decent crosser He has always had a more than handy cross on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Last Sicarius and Johnnyeye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Monster stats consistently for three consecutive years now! What a player, what a signing he was!! King11Didier, the wes and Johnnyeye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Captain Azpi. Delighted for the lad. Despiadado.Maleante, DYC., King11Didier and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Sicarius 610 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hopeful he will our captain for years :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Odd choice as captain IMO, considering Luiz is evidently the real leader. I suppose Conte gave it to Azpi as he's been here for 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Totally deserved after giving his all for the team wherever he is played. I'm really happy for him, hope the armband will boos his performances for the team even more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I wouldn't like to choose between Azpi or Luiz, both with all the credentials to be a leader of this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted April 25, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted April 25, 2017 Deservedly chosen as captain I thought. Has been nothing but consistent and also he always has improved each year since being here. He is in my eyes the next logical option as captain if Cahill doesn't play next year. Despiadado.Maleante, Jase, kellzfresh and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Maybe he is not in PFA Team of the Year, bacause they should put him on two/three positions communicate and the wes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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