César Azpilicueta

[Jase 43,479]

The only reason I can think of for subbing Cesar off is sparing him being on the pitch with that embarrassing lot lol

Had Mourinho been playing the FBs in their positions properly, we wouldn't even have to waste a sub on taking one FB off for an attacking player.

[Oscar 441]

Had Mourinho been playing the FBs in their positions properly, we wouldn't even have to waste a sub on taking one FB off for an attacking player.

maybe if jose didn't play dave for 3 games straight in the preseason the full 90

[LAM09 6,752]

I hope he's moved to his preferred position the next time we play.

[yuvala 2,167]

Very good today.

I thought he looked much better in attack on the right side.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

If Azpi play RB come Saturday,

The Rapture is upon us.

[the wes 7,212]

Azpilicueta is far better on the right I hope mourinho keeps him there

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/18/cesar-azpilicueta-chelsea?CMP=share_btn_tw

An interview of Azpi with the Guardian. Good read.

[DYC. 7,542]

Azpilicueta does not compare the likes of Alba, Alaba, Dani Alves etc. going forward and on the ball, but no one compares to him defensively, whether high up the pitch or in deep positions. I thought he was excellent today. He also makes the job of the CB next to him so much easier, just look at Gary's form.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Azpilicueta does not compare the likes of Alba, Alaba, Dani Alves etc. going forward and on the ball, but no one compares to him defensively, whether high up the pitch or in deep positions. I thought he was excellent today. He also makes the job of the CB next to him so much easier, just look at Gary's form.

Azpi on the right is actually quite offensively impressive, although he is no prime Ivanovic.

[Jase 43,479]

Azpi on the right is actually quite offensively impressive, although he is no prime Ivanovic.

Don't think we've even been given a chance to see what a prime Azpi would be like, offensive wise that is.

[DYC. 7,542]

Azpi on the right is actually quite offensively impressive, although he is no prime Ivanovic.

Mehh, his technique doesn't compare those mentioned and others like a Kolarov, Lahm, Maxwell etc. Those players are almost wide midfielders in their positioning, comfort on the ball, decision-making and technique. Ivanovic at any point of his career doesn't compare to those players either, although his power was a big asset for him. He was a CB afterall, and never a ball-playing CB

Azpilicueta is a lot more old fashioned. A 90s and early 00s fullback. Of course he's better offensively on the right, with his natural right foot. Even Cole was always decent technically, but he was very astute in his positioning and quite clever in his decision-making (and had great pace and a good first touch).

[Clockwork 1,794]

Ivanovic was never really good going forward lol, decent at best.

Don't let his contributions on set plays confuse you, that does not count.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Playing very well at the moment. Back to the Azpi we all know and love. Such a solid FB.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

By far the best defender in the club. One of the best defenders in the world when it comes to actual defending. Always on front foot, he intercepts every bit of misplaced pass, he is ready to start the attacks. He somehow doesn't belong to this team because he's one man army pressing machine.

When he nails that right side spot we can have the best right-back in Europe. I think offensively he's decent enough to contribute.

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Time to make him the captain.

[kdot 58]

That tackle at the end of the game was so clutch.

[King11Didier 916]

One of the few, if not the only, player who deserves his salary at the end of the week.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

This man is one of the few players in the team who makes me proud to be a blue. The passion, the commitment, week-in week-out consistency is simply unreal. A warrior of the best kind. A leader.

Should be captaining the side in Terry's absence.