César Azpilicueta

[Jase 43,479]

because we won, and azpi is awesome 99% of the time. we can forgive

If that had been 'some' other player, their thread would have been 'on fire'...

And yes we won but we were also somewhat fortunate that Delaney lost his brain. Otherwise, we could have easily dropped points with 10 v 11.

[bluesman2610 1,352]

If that had been 'some' other players, their thread would have been 'on fire'...

this is very true

[Amblève. 4,995]

Totally unnecessary and idiotic challenge in the middle of the pitch, ffs. The second he made that tackle he knew he'd get sent off.

[zolayes 14,489]

One bad mistake and a silver lining ,, Luis can start two games in PL and Ake can play in Capital One Cup

[Special Juan 27,456]

Need to see it again but regardless will not berate the lad, been too good for us.

As a team we reacted brilliantly.

[mufilika 101]

because we won, and azpi is awesome 99% of the time. we can forgive

No, Azpi is awesome 99.999% of the time. :blue scalf:

[Kieran. 6,317]

This is unfair to him but I bet he loses his spot now.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

This is unfair to him but I bet he loses his spot now.

if Luis delivers, then he must have that spot.

Not unfair, just football mate.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

If that had been 'some' other players, their thread would have been 'on fire'...

It's so hard to be mad at Azpi.

[Sheva. 5,373]

He always runs around like a man possessed, immediately he had that bad touch there was only one outcome.

Everything happens for a reason though, and this is the best chance for Luis to show he should be starting.

[Myself 793]

Still think Luis - Dave is the way to go in terms of fullbacks

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Big fuck up. Simple as. Luckily Delaney decided to be even more stupid.

Not worried about him, though. He's a fighter by nature.

This is unfair to him but I bet he loses his spot now.

Not if Luis keeps defending like he did for the goal!

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

I feel sorry for Azpi, he rushed into that stupid tackle right in front of the eyes of the ref and that's exactly what Filipe was waiting for. You can't do such thing with one of the best left backs in the world breathing down your neck. Now it's Filipe's spot to lose I'm afraid.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

With Azpi missing 3 PL games, Ake might get a chance to play in a PL game.

[Namika 922]

He'll miss Manchester United, QPR and Shrewsbury, back for Liverpool on the 8th.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Chance for Luis now. If he doesnt impress, I think he will never be a regular then. But still as soon Azpi is back, he will play again. Mou likes Azpi.

[Jase 43,479]

Gotta love all the proclamation that Azpi will lose his place and Luis is first choice now.....

[Shakez 755]

Azpi is not losing his place, Mourinho has a hard on for him. I tbh find him a tad bit overrated because he doesn't offer much in the overlap with Hazard (even Bertrand would be a better option in that regard if he wasn't loaned out). Defensive stability comes first ofcourse, but Luis is no slouch in that regard either when fully match fit. Come next year i can see him reverting back to right back and Luis on the left (Ivanovic will occupy the spot Terry will leave), though i hope Bertrand also gets his chances then if he continues the way he is playing at Southampton. We need more homegrown players anyway.