César Azpilicueta

[shrenshah 186]

He literally had 183738 crossing chances today...not good for rb anymore

[robsblubot 3,508]

Had a good game against Valencia.

Put in many good crosses, esp first half, but our attackers were not very sharp today, including Tammy who had a poor game.

Caveat, not crazy about azpi as a wingback either. When playing 3 at the back, he should be one of the 3.

[manpe 10,861]

8 hours ago, Robchels said:

Caveat, not crazy about azpi as a wingback either. When playing 3 at the back, he should be one of the 3.

He should, but we had nobody to put at RB/RWB. Otherwise if we did, then Azpi over Zouma in a back 3 all day long.

[robsblubot 3,508]

1 hour ago, manpe said:

He should, but we had nobody to put at RB/RWB. Otherwise if we did, then Azpi over Zouma in a back 3 all day long.

Thought of pedro there. Would have given us a bit more attacking ambition from the start.

[MoroccanBlue 5,306]

Liked a post on 433’s page on City smashing Watford 

This is our captain 

[Tomo 21,733]

12 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Liked a post on 433’s page on City smashing Watford 

This is our captain 

While I don't think Azpi is captain material that's reaching a bit calling him out for that.

Drogba once had a manhug with Carragher at Anfield while we were two down and Zlatan greeted our players with smiles after we stuffed United 4-0.

[MoroccanBlue 5,306]

35 minutes ago, Tomo said:

While I don't think Azpi is captain material that's reaching a bit calling him out for that.

Drogba once had a manhug with Carragher at Anfield while we were two down and Zlatan greeted our players with smiles after we stuffed United 4-0.

And I remember United fans bashing Zlatan for doing so.There was also always a mutual respect between Drogba and Carragher. 

That said, Zlatan and Drogba have far too much pride than to applaud a rival decimating a team. I'm not calling Azpi out on anything. This is something I've now learned to accept from him, and it now reflects our current standard. 

[Jase 43,479]

He just liked just a scoreline post with 'Tag a friend you'll smash like this in FIFA 20' caption and there are people pissed over it? Guess people are just outraged over anything and everything these days...

[MoroccanBlue 5,306]

5 minutes ago, Jason said:

He just liked just a scoreline post with 'Tag a friend you'll smash like this in FIFA 20' caption and there are people pissed over it? Guess people are just outraged over anything and everything these days...

Outraged 

[LAM09 6,752]

58 minutes ago, Jason said:

He just liked just a scoreline post with 'Tag a friend you'll smash like this in FIFA 20' caption and there are people pissed over it? Guess people are just outraged over anything and everything these days...

The joys of social media.   

A storm in a tea cup

[Jase 43,479]

5 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

A storm in a tea cup.

The joys of social media

If this had happened 2-3 years ago, nobody would say anything because Azpi's at his peak.

But it's 2019 and when players are struggling, in decline etc, it just becomes fashionable to pick out every single thing to criticize them, even when the thing has nothing to do with how he plays etc.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

On 21/09/2019 at 4:41 PM, MoroccanBlue said:

Liked a post on 433’s page on City smashing Watford 

This is our captain 

Jesus I suppose that means anything. Considering numerous footballers all over the world like posts about other teams or players etc. Do people really care that fucking much 🤣 its just modern day football. 

He played well today I felt. 

[Jase 43,479]

Is no one going to mention Azpi's improved form? Got criticized so much not too long ago (the abuse in particular was unwarranted) but has greatly rediscovered his old self over the last month or so. He might be approaching the wrong side of 30 but he still got life in him yet.

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Is no one going to mention Azpi's improved form? Got criticized so much not too long ago (the abuse in particular was unwarranted) but has greatly rediscovered his old self over the last month or so. He might be approaching the wrong side of 30 but he still got life in him yet.

Defensively played like one of the best again, like he used to.

Pressing players, nicking the ball and playing it forward he was good too. Still can't cross though lol which is weird because when he was the 3rd cb coming forward a little more centrally the guy played brilliant balls into Morata.

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[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Supermonkey92 said:

Defensively played like one of the best again, like he used to.

Pressing players, nicking the ball and playing it forward he was good too. Still can't cross though lol which is weird because when he was the 3rd cb coming forward a little more centrally the guy played brilliant balls into Morata.

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The return of James might have something to do with it but credit to Azpi for turning around his form. May not be great going forward (can't be helped at this point) but still can be excellent when it comes to defending. 

[LAM09 6,752]

Is no one going to mention Azpi's improved form? Got criticized so much not too long ago (the abuse in particular was unwarranted) but has greatly rediscovered his old self over the last month or so. He might be approaching the wrong side of 30 but he still got life in him yet.

He can't attack, though.

I still believe he's the best defender we have and should play at CB only.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

His best game in a while...

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

1 hour ago, LAM09 said:

He can't attack, though.

I still believe he's the best defender we have and should play at CB only.

There was that chance in the first half that he shot instead of passed with 4 Chelsea players in the box. It sums him up really. If we could clone Alonso and Azpi we would have the best full back in the world imo