César Azpilicueta

[Amblève. 4,995]

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.

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Cesar isn't bien enough for Chelsea’s 3-4-3 system, claims Rio Ferdinand

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

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.

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

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

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

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.

[Chelseabluerising 60]

I'm surprised we haven't tried him upfront yet

Where ever he plays he just performs outstanding love him 💙💙

[11Drogba 2,000]

That's exactly how I want to hug him after each game.

 

[Special Juan 27,454]

New 3 and half year deal for him today

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/12/cesar-commits-to-chelsea.html

 

[the wes 7,212]

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 

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Fantastic news for us. One of the most consistent players in the team and absolute warrior.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

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! 

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

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. 

[Jase 43,479]

Fantastic news! Azpi deserves it. Epitomizes what consistency is all about.

[King11Didier 916]

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.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

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[chelsea_4_eva 1,163]

YESSS! My man! So happy for him! totally deserved!

[Igi26 346]

Model Professional this guy is. He deserved contract extention and wage bump. Another Legend in the making.

[El P. 1,354]

He is always very good, but tonight he really stepped up. Amazing performance!