César Azpilicueta

[Jase 43,479]

What's the most pleasing aspect that he's got the superior team mentality, he doesn't want to retreat but push higher up, press opponent and be on the front foot. He doesn't invite pressure on us. Unlike the rest of our defenders he's good platform to build for the future.

Also his stamina is amazing. I am quite sure that he'd even done Ramires in that aspect. Over those 3 years the amount of times when he pushed on and run at full speed even at +85 minutes is stagerring. A warrior, but also modern day warrior with his pressing abilities.

Indeed. He's definitely adept at different approaches to defending - he can put heavy pressure on the player and close the ball down (like he did yesterday) or be a little stand off-ish when needed to be (such as when facing the pacey, skillful wingers). Out of all the defenders we have, he's arguably the only proactive one while the others are reactive than anything.

[iseah100 5,612]

Future capitan

[rantdeville 195]

This guy is a legend. Owned the left side.

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

This guy was immense! Won the ball back 13 times i read somewhere.

His Luis-like pressing to win the ball back and his passing to start the break was a beauty to see, and i'm happy he's doing it more now. Such a shame none of our attacking players were rewarding him for those efforts.

Which begs the question how this team would look with Luis-Azpi fullbacks, both doing the same thing...

[JDY 1,290]

Fantastic performance. He's been really good recently even though as a team we've been in bad form.

[LAB 1,030]

Top performance today. Justified his selection 100%

[Special Juan 28,096]

Just did what he always does, some player this lad.

[Jase 43,479]

Cesar Azpilicueta: I want to stay at Chelsea and I've grown under Jose Mourinho

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Cesar Azpilicueta: I want to stay at Chelsea and I've grown under Jose Mourinho

He should add "But I also lost my nailed-on place in the national team because he constantly plays me out of position ..."

[Jase 43,479]

He should add "But I also lost my nailed-on place in the national team because he constantly plays me out of position ..."

:yawn:

[Kunter 22]

I want his kit but I'm not sure if I should buy it with his real name or Dave...?

Such a great lad.

I hope he trains his left foot. It would improve his game no matter which side Jose uses him.

[stroey 2,525]

I want his kit but I'm not sure if I should buy it with his real name or Dave...?

Such a great lad.

I hope he trains his left foot. It would improve his game no matter which side Jose uses him.

real name for sure

[Styles 9,790]

I want his kit but I'm not sure if I should buy it with his real name or Dave...?

Such a great lad.

I hope he trains his left foot. It would improve his game no matter which side Jose uses him.

Azpilicueta 100%

You'll just look like a narcissistic idiot called Dave if you do otherwise.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He should add "But I also lost my nailed-on place in the national team because he constantly plays me out of position ..."

Wrong:

1. Azpi never had a "nailed on place" for the Spanish national team. Never.

2. He only became the regular starter for Spain in 2014, AFTER Jose came here. In 2013 he was regularly on the bench and started the odd match.

[Parky 739]

He now deserves to play as starting RB. We need a natural left footed LB.