César Azpilicueta

[LAB 1,030]

Games like these Azpi forces you to respect him even more.

[killer1257 3,282]

I watched the game,but somehow I only focused on Cahill and Iva´s horrible performances.Did he play well?

[iseah100 5,612]

He could be a future captain. Hazard-Matic-Azpi-Cesc-JT are the spine of this club.

[The Chels 2,502]

I watched the game,but somehow I only focused on Cahill and Iva´s horrible performances.Did he play well?

He did get skimmed a couple of times in the first half but his work rate and spirit were phenomenal. Spurs eventually all but abandoned attacking his side realising our right wing was much easier to exploit. Also unlike our other right back, Azpi showed once more that he does actually have a football brain and knows how to defend - when to press, what passing lanes to close down, how to block a cross, etc. It's just a shame we don't get to see him on the right side where he could offer a lot more in attack.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Holland provided an update on Azpilicueta

He has a slight groin issue, we dont think its a major problem but well know more when they do the scans in the next few days.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Him on one and Clyne on other would be great once Iva leaves.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Him on one and Clyne on other would be great once Iva leaves.

I think the Southampton fullback at the other side has done even better than Clyne this season. Maybe get him and move Azpi to his original RB position?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

If it's a strain rather than a pull or a tear then happy days. Maybe up to a week out of training at most, though I can see him being rested for next weekend.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I think the Southampton fullback at the other side has done even better than Clyne this season. Maybe get him and move Azpi to his original RB position?

I like Bertrand, but IMO Clyne was still the better one, I think he is more allround. Probably has higher ceiling too.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I like Bertrand, but IMO Clyne was still the better one, I think he is more allround. Probably has higher ceiling too.

Higher ceiling is debatable, but Ryan has clearly been better this season. One of, if not the, most important player for Soton. Almost every attack goes through him down the left wing.

[Stats 7,136]

Higher ceiling is debatable, but Ryan has clearly been better this season. One of, if not the, most important player for Soton. Almost every attack goes through him down the left wing.

So has Clyne and a lot of their attacks go down the right. Clyne has been as good as Bertrand if not better. He already has 3-4 goals this season already I think. I think they have both been equally good. I was speaking to a Southampton fan the other day and he told me that Clyne embarrassed Baines in their fixture not too long ago ad he had been doing that all season. I can't see how Bertrand has been 'clearly' better when both have been fantastic. Clyne has been faultless this season.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

So has Clyne and a lot of their attacks go down the right. Clyne has been as good as Bertrand if not better. He already has 3-4 goals this season already I think. I think they have both been equally good. I was speaking to a Southampton fan the other day and he told me that Clyne embarrassed Baines in their fixture not too long ago ad he had been doing that all season. I can't see how Bertrand has been 'clearly' better when both have been fantastic. Clyne has been faultless this season.

Watch one of their games and you'll see what I mean. Every time I saw Soton this season, you could very clearly see that A LOT more goes down the left than the right.

I'm too busy right now to look up the stats, but I'm willing to bet that Ryan has more average passes and touches on the ball than Clyne.

[Stats 7,136]

Watch one of their games and you'll see what I mean. Every time I saw Soton this season, you could very clearly see that A LOT more goes down the left than the right.

I'm too busy right now to look up the stats, but I'm willing to bet that Ryan has more average passes and touches on the ball than Clyne.

Chou, I have watched some of their games. I think that is what you need to do . I am not denying Bertrand is not very attacking but Clyne is a bit more attacking. But yeah if you can look those stats up some time that will be good because I think Clyne has been the best offensive fullback this season. Not to mention his defensive abilites are very good as well.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Chou, I have watched some of their games. I think that is what you need to do . I am not denying Bertrand is not very attacking but Clyne is a bit more attacking. But yeah if you can look those stats up some time that will be good because I think Clyne has been the best offensive fullback this season. Not to mention his defensive abilites are very good as well.

Quick look at Squawka finds that Ryan has created 16 chances including 2 assists while Clyne has 11 created chances with NO assists. Defensively, Ryan has 38 interceptions and 4 blocks, while Nathanial has 33 and 3 blocks. Clyne has more clearances though with 56 compared to 46. Ryan also has 58% duels won compared to Clyne's 48%.

Both on 2 goals so far since you mentioned it in your previous post. Will try to look later for average touches and dribbles and such on statszone.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chelsea-injury-news-cesar-azpilicueta-miss-league-cup-semi-final-against-liverpool-1483071?

Apparently, Azpi will be out for 10 days because of a minor muscle injury...