César Azpilicueta

[Jase 43,479]

Sorry but I just can't help but to .

[sodasys 40]

Solid as always

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Him and hazard seem to be close.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Knew he'd be a hit in this league. I liked him at Marseilles and I remember Lyon were linked with him a couple of years back. Firstly he is a great defender and extremely athletic, but crucially he is also brilliant in an attacking sense. Beautiful cross for the first goal today.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Gotta give credit to the scouts and the board. We were linked with Debuchy, Van der wiel and azpi and hands down we picked the best one.

[Jase 43,479]

Was watching the Soccer Saturday highlights just now and Paul Merson couldn't pronounce Azpilicueta's name properly. Went with Az-ko-loh-keh-ta.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Az-ko-loh-keh-ta

LOL!!!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Gotta give credit to the scouts and the board. We were linked with Debuchy, Van der wiel and azpi and hands down we picked the best one.

Hm.. Well definitely out of VdW & Azpilicueta we did. Now that Debuchy's signed for Newcastle, we'll see who comes out on top between them. Though Debuchy did do well for France last year.

[Milan 17,854]

As Chelsea fans sarcastically sing at their defender with a somewhat difficult to pronounce name, 'Cesar Azpilicueta, we'll just call you Dave'. Some might take offence but the man himself does not mind. "They can call me what they like as long as we win," he laughed.

Full interview here -

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8408571/Winning-mentality

[manpe 10,861]

Top player, hasn't disappointed in the slightest. A rarity as he can defend and attack well.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Am I the only one surprised that he still didnt got the invitation to spain NT? I mean, Arbeloa isnt realy world class and Cesar is doing very good lately...

[Jase 43,479]

Am I the only one surprised that he still didnt got the invitation to spain NT? I mean, Arbeloa isnt realy world class and Cesar is doing very good lately...

Well, that's because he's playing for Chelsea. If he plays for Madrid, Barcelona, United or even City, he would be in by now.

[Stingray 9,441]

I just love this player. Sense of humor, great footballer, has a wee bit a rapist smile.

Btw: anyone notice he moves a bit like Hazard when he has the ball - maybe thats why they get along, they share swagger?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Well, that's because he's playing for Chelsea. If he plays for Madrid, Barcelona, United or even City, he would be in by now.

I realy hate this ''because of Chelsea''...I doubt Del Bosque hasnt picked him because of that. Couple of years ago, we had team of only NT starters (Cech, Ivan, Cole, Terry, Ricky, Essien, Lamps, Anelka, Malouda, Drogba, Ballack). Now, we have only Cech, Cole, Mikel, Ramires, Moses, Hazard in NT starting lineups. The fact that our best player Mata isnt starter in NT is ridiculous (even if that team is spain. Afterall, Silva got in that team, now it should be Mata). Its the lack of experience that keeps Azpi out of NT, that is why we are playing so hot-cold - because of lack of experience. But it will come once...

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It kind of went under the radar, but his assist for the first goal was ridiculously accurate!

[BenIsLegend 475]

I think he had a good game today, solid and did well attacking. He's really coming into his stride and he seem's to be the right back we've been missing for years!

[termninja 5,290]

I gotta say this lad keeps impressing me more and more with his each game. Incredibly consistent, with great stamina, mindset and technique. His crossing is brilliant, and I feel we are yet to get the best from it with Ba or someone similar if we make a transfer.

I watched Azpi really closely today and he really did well. Few times he looked really exhausted and looked like he was going to collapse, but he still run like a rapist and managed to defend well. That ball to Mata was absolutely brilliant.

It's impressive how he managed to break into our starting 11 just like that and to become so consistent in his 1st season. Media attention he had before joining us is absolutely unproportional to the quality of his performances in league as strong as PL.

Keep it up mate!

Oh, and imagine still having Bosingwa as a right back :D

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Absolute bargain. Beginning of the season we attacked strictly down the left but now majority of the build-up is on the right side with him, while Cole does he what does best is just making bombing runs. Cole can't touch him when it comes to the involvement in the build-up anymore.