César Azpilicueta

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Dave is just so much class.

I don't get why he isn't in the NT, though. Does he fade in the Spain shirt?

[Jase 43,479]

  On 30/05/2015 at 13:50, CFC888 said:

Cesar Azpilicueta books the referee for asking Eden Hazard for his picture!

I more at his struggle to get the yellow card out.

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta goes back to school to inspire next generation

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

If he doesn't switch to the right next season I think he never will and we'll buy Clyne or sth.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

  On 11/06/2015 at 06:43, CurlyHairLikeLuiz said:

If he doesn't switch to the right next season I think he never will and we'll buy Clyne or sth.

Tbh, I think that ship has already sailed, mate.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

  On 11/06/2015 at 06:59, CHOULO19 said:

Tbh, I think that ship has already sailed, mate.

Beginning to think so too. Nothing wrong with that either.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

  On 11/06/2015 at 07:00, CurlyHairLikeLuiz said:

Beginning to think so too. Nothing wrong with that either.

I that is because, with his unique style of defensing, Jose and the management think he's a better defender on the left than he is on the right, which is kind of true, imo.

[Tomo 21,741]

  On 11/06/2015 at 07:05, CHOULO19 said:

I that is because, with his unique style of defensing, Jose and the management think he's a better defender on the left than he is on the right, which is kind of true, imo.

I think the biggest clue is we are getting linked with RBs and not LBs (Cresswell aside but he will clearly be nothing beyond cover) is the biggest clue Cesar has LB on lockdown until he declines.

For all this Jose loves Ivanovic talks he is 100 times more likely to lose his place next season than Azpi.

[Rapkun 668]

Jose is playing Azpi on the left because he's nothing special in terms of attacking abilities. But he's most certainly the best defending fullback in the world. Combine that with the fact that Eden plays on the left thus making that side very fragile it's difficult to see Cesar moving to the right side anytime soon.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

IMO its all because of Eden.

One FB will be more offensive with more hardworking winger, the other more defensive with more free winger.

Unfortunely for Azpi, Hazard is on our left side and Azpi is best defender we have, plus his attacking is not something we would miss. All that combined, it makes sense why Mou is doing. However Hazard would benefit alot from more offensive fullback (like Marcelo for example), but team would be hit on counters.

Only question is who will eventualy replace Iva.

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

  On 12/06/2015 at 01:28, BlueLyon said:

IMO its all because of Eden.

One FB will be more offensive with more hardworking winger, the other more defensive with more free winger.

Unfortunely for Azpi, Hazard is on our left side and Azpi is best defender we have, plus his attacking is not something we would miss. All that combined, it makes sense why Mou is doing. However Hazard would benefit alot from more offensive fullback (like Marcelo for example), but team would be hit on counters.

Only question is who will eventualy replace Iva.

I disagree. I think Terry is the main reason why Azpi plays on the left. Hazard's free(ish) role and not so great defensive abilities do play a part in this aswell but Terry's vulnerability against 1 on 1 situations is the main reason imo.

[Jase 43,479]

Cesar Azpilicueta to fight for Spain Euro 2016 place in upcoming Chelsea season

[termninja 5,290]

What's with this Azpi not good in attack? I remember some killer crosses from him before Jose put him on full defensice mod on the lb.

He's also pacy and can beat a man. Great at going forward imo bit obviously as a RB not LB.

[Polo7 3,496]

Diego Costa's goal against Liverpool showed what Azpi is capable of in attack. Shame he doesnt get the chance to do it more often.

[bethos1 802]

  On 27/06/2015 at 21:36, Sh0n3x said:

What's with this Azpi not good in attack? I remember some killer crosses from him before Jose put him on full defensice mod on the lb.

He's also pacy and can beat a man. Great at going forward imo bit obviously as a RB not LB.

And that's why he should play as a RB, he's only good for defending when he's playing on the left.

[Tomo 21,741]

  On 27/06/2015 at 21:43, Polo7 said:

Diego Costa's goal against Liverpool showed what Azpi is capable of in attack. Shame he doesnt get the chance to do it more often.

Finally someone on the same page, he isn't incapable in attack he's told to stay back because Ivanovic basically plays like a winger.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

  On 28/06/2015 at 00:25, Tomo said:

Finally someone on the same page, he isn't incapable in attack he's told to stay back because Ivanovic basically plays like a winger.

And because JT doesn't have the pace to cover for him if he goes forward.

[termninja 5,290]

  On 28/06/2015 at 00:11, bethos1 said:

And that's why he should play as a RB, he's only good for defending when he's playing on the left.

With Ivanovic 32 in February I think we all know who is our next RB. Problem is that we need to sort out the LB position before that though.