César Azpilicueta

[Corner 456]

And also, the fact that he can cross with his left foot is a bonus for us, especially when opponents don't give him the space and chance to cross with his right foot.

Definitely. That's actually a very under-rated quality in a full-back. IIRC, Azpi assists Hazard's goal against West Brom with a left-footed cross after cutting back from his right.

7 million, is that what he cost? A bargain. It's so hard to find a quality full-back nowadays.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Bosingwa's crossing > Dave's crossing.

In every other aspect: Bosingwa > a three-legged kitten > most other Premier League defenders > Dave > Zabaleta.

Ummm what?

Anyway Azpi's crossing is a lot better than's Bosingwa's. He just had an off day today.

[5354 204]

Bosingwa after his injury never seemed able to cross well.

[Jase 43,479]

Sorry but I just can't help but to .

[sodasys 40]

Solid as always

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Him and hazard seem to be close.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Knew he'd be a hit in this league. I liked him at Marseilles and I remember Lyon were linked with him a couple of years back. Firstly he is a great defender and extremely athletic, but crucially he is also brilliant in an attacking sense. Beautiful cross for the first goal today.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Gotta give credit to the scouts and the board. We were linked with Debuchy, Van der wiel and azpi and hands down we picked the best one.

[Jase 43,479]

Was watching the Soccer Saturday highlights just now and Paul Merson couldn't pronounce Azpilicueta's name properly. Went with Az-ko-loh-keh-ta.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Az-ko-loh-keh-ta

LOL!!!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Gotta give credit to the scouts and the board. We were linked with Debuchy, Van der wiel and azpi and hands down we picked the best one.

Hm.. Well definitely out of VdW & Azpilicueta we did. Now that Debuchy's signed for Newcastle, we'll see who comes out on top between them. Though Debuchy did do well for France last year.

[Milan 17,955]

As Chelsea fans sarcastically sing at their defender with a somewhat difficult to pronounce name, 'Cesar Azpilicueta, we'll just call you Dave'. Some might take offence but the man himself does not mind. "They can call me what they like as long as we win," he laughed.

Full interview here -

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8408571/Winning-mentality

[manpe 10,861]

Top player, hasn't disappointed in the slightest. A rarity as he can defend and attack well.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Am I the only one surprised that he still didnt got the invitation to spain NT? I mean, Arbeloa isnt realy world class and Cesar is doing very good lately...

[Jase 43,479]

Am I the only one surprised that he still didnt got the invitation to spain NT? I mean, Arbeloa isnt realy world class and Cesar is doing very good lately...

Well, that's because he's playing for Chelsea. If he plays for Madrid, Barcelona, United or even City, he would be in by now.