César Azpilicueta

[jernej93 565]

I want to see him at RWB position We need taller RCB because Azpi is often targeted with high balls. 

[the wes 7,212]

8 hours ago, jernej93 said:

Azpi is often targeted with high balls. 

That was showing in the spurs game I'm surprise clubs having target that against Azpilicueta more when the ball played on ground there's no better Defender than Azpilicueta in the air he's awful 

[Unionjack 7,531]

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta seen wearing a cast on his hand before West Ham game

http://www.thickaccent.com/2017/03/06/pic-chelsea-defender-cesar-azpilicueta-seen-wearing-a-cast-on-his-hand-before-west-ham-game/

[The Skipper 20,593]

When Christensen is back next season, how about we have Azpi as the LCB? Makes sense to me as he's much better on the ball than Cahill.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

1 hour ago, The Skipper said:

When Christensen is back next season, how about we have Azpi as the LCB? Makes sense to me as he's much better on the ball than Cahill.

He seemed to struggle a bit in the one game he played at LCB this season in the fa cup. Could just have been a one off though.

[nono 791]

Is it just me or is Azpi very limited going forward ? He really struggles to get the ball out at times and ends up hoofing it back to Courtois.

[Beigl 1,387]

Is it just me or is Azpi very limited going forward ? He really struggles to get the ball out at times and ends up hoofing it back to Courtois.

Yes he has never been that great going forward with the ball, but he is still decent enough, especially if you consider his great defensive contributions. His strengths are his good positioning and fore-checking, both attributes that allow us to retain the ball and keep possession when we are under pressure.

Cahill on the left side is much worse on the ball and is really struggling to get our game going when he is pressed by the opposition. Then again he gives us height which is really important against the likes of Stoke or WHU for example.

That effectively means Luiz has to build up our game from the back which he has done brilliantly so far in my opinion. His long passing is extraordinary for a centre back.

[Styles 9,790]

On 03/18/2017 at 5:02 PM, nono said:

Is it just me or is Azpi very limited going forward ? He really struggles to get the ball out at times and ends up hoofing it back to Courtois.

I don't know if it's possible for me to disagree more. Azpi's passing this season has been superb; a lot of our build up play is generated through him.

Azpi is limited as an attacking RB, but as a RCB his understand of the position and passing ability has been a revelation.

[manpe 10,861]

1 hour ago, Styles said:

I don't know if it's possible for me to disagree more. Azpi's passing this season has been superb; a lot of our build up play is generated through him.

Azpi is limited as an attacking RB, but as a RCB his understand of the position and passing ability has been a revelation.

Yup, ball-playing CBs don't get much better than Azpi and Luiz imo. When he plays back to Courtois that means it is the safest/only option.

[Miguelito 459]

I don't know if it's possible for me to disagree more. Azpi's passing this season has been superb; a lot of our build up play is generated through him.

Azpi is limited as an attacking RB, but as a RCB his understand of the position and passing ability has been a revelation.

Agree with you and@manpe. He takes the ball and dribbles forward with it quite often. That automatically makes the defending team adjust their position. It opens up more space than is easily seen.

He's brilliant at taking it forward in to the space and finding the right pass. And more often than not, it's the right pass. It creates a little overload on that right side, and is especially important when we are attacking with numbers.

[the wes 7,212]

Azpi owned isco 😁 

[manpe 10,861]

^ wow mad tekkers.

[The Skipper 20,593]

10 hours ago, the wes said:

Azpi owned isco 😁 

I'm sure Conte works on this sort of stuff with the defenders in training all the time. Even Cahill doesn't always look too bad in tight spaces. 

[Jase 43,479]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/31/cesar-azpilicueta-linked-barcelona-loved-chelsea?CMP=share_btn_tw

Very good interview of Azpi.

[Unionjack 7,531]

3 hours ago, Jason said:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/31/cesar-azpilicueta-linked-barcelona-loved-chelsea?CMP=share_btn_tw

Very good interview of Azpi.

I feel loved at Chelsea

We love you Dave or as my Mrs calls him Professor Beaker! Oh how I laugh!

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I thought he did well in the wingback position. Got an assist and looks a decent crosser

[Mufassir08 2,400]

2 hours ago, kellzfresh said:

I thought he did well in the wingback position. Got an assist and looks a decent crosser

He has always had a more than handy cross on him.

[the wes 7,212]