César Azpilicueta

[Toli 977]

Azpi hardly had a trouble at all last night dealing with Navas (so much for the worries before that!). Matched him for pace and didn't really allow Navas to exert any real influence from that side. The only trouble came when City combined for a passing move down that side especially when Zabaleta or Toure bombed forward. Otherwise, he did well and even made some crucial interceptions, blocks and clearances. And to think we only got him for £7 million!

have to disagree. navas multiple times ran past azpi in the game. think that Navas was their best player and their right side was more dangerous than the left one. azpi did have a lot of problems with jesus and we was lucky they didnt convert one. but all in all he did a good job.

[Special Juan 27,420]

Got some engine this lad, he tracked everything shot at him and never put a foot wrong for me.

[Jase 43,479]

have to disagree. navas multiple times ran past azpi in the game. think that Navas was their best player and their right side was more dangerous than the left one. azpi did have a lot of problems with jesus and we was lucky they didnt convert one. but all in all he did a good job.

I don't recall about Navas getting past Azpi multiple times. If anything, crosses were let in a tad too much from that side but getting past? No. Navas didn't really have the beating of Azpi like Valencia did early on when we played United recently. Moreover, the problem didn't come from Navas alone. As I mentioned, the issue came when Zabaleta, Silva and/or even Toure at times combined with Navas down the right hand side.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10618069/Chelsea-captain-John-Terry-in-limbo-over-new-contract-as-club-consider-deals-for-Gary-Cahill-and-Cesar-Azpilicueta.html

Up for a new contract apparently.

[JDY 1,290]

[Peppen 934]

Immense player. The fact that the most of his performances goes unnoticed is kind of a testament to his improvement. Nothing said about him, job done. Very solid in defense and vastly improving offensively. Keep it up, Azpi.

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Was immense today. Hazard will get all the plaudits and rightfully so but Azpi did not put a foot wrong intercepting passes tackling and getting us going forward..

[FabHazard 655]

[Barbara 15,149]

nice article on this unsung hero

http://www.squawka.com/news/2014/02/10/six-tackles-four-interceptions-how-unsung-chelsea-star-stifled-toon-dangerman/2014021067664

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Defensively, he's already the best fullback in the League for me.

It'll be interesting to see how he develops offensively though. Sadly, he'll only get the recognition he deserves the more he contributes offensively.

[manpe 10,861]

Loved the anger he showed when that WBA tool was wasting time. Great to see players caring enough.

[yuvala 2,167]

Immense today !

always.. actually.

[Cosmin 2,484]

He's improved so much this season, I absolutely love him. Hard working, disciplined lad. And very underrated, in my opinion. If he gets better offensively, maybe people will rate him as he deserves.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Signing someone like Shaw will not only improve our left side but also our right as Cesar will get to play his natural position. The future looks good for Chelsea FC.

[Jase 43,479]

Indeed Jose. Thought Azpi was a monster today defensively especially in the second half. The number of 1 v 1 battles he won and interceptions made was crucial in keeping up our late pressure on Everton.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Mr. Interceptor. Great reading of the game and awesome defensive work. Does a fair job gets forward as well. Obviously gonna be even better on the right flank.

Can't wait for Ivanovic to rack up 5 yellows

[Mufassir08 2,400]

This guy is an unbelievable defender seriously.

[zolayes 14,489]

has been a great signing ,,, just gets better and better