César Azpilicueta

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

I'm worried he might not play much this season...

[Jase 43,479]

I'm worried he might not play much this season...

C'mon now, let's not get all paranoid just because Ivanovic has mainly been starting at RB under Mourinho so far. Azpi has yet to reach 100% match full fitness after returning later in pre-season from his extended summer break. There will be games where Ivanovic is rotated and being rested with Azpi then taking his place at RB and vice versa too. Moreover, there will be injuries and suspensions which will see the 2 alternating to play at that position AND with Ivanovic being able to play at CB, he might be used there at times if Cahill/Luiz/Terry is injured, rested or suspended or Mourinho decides to use Luiz in midfield. Another case it would be Mourinho picking the right RB to play in the right matches. If we were to come up against physical oppositions such as West Ham, Stoke or teams that are weak from set pieces/aerially, then Ivanovic is likely to play. If we come up against teams with quick wide players and all that, then Azpi is likely to start.

[The_Flash 1,144]

I am happy that we have some great options, i really like Dave though hope he does get playing soon

[hjperdeath 2,226]

He's always been fabulous.

[chelsea_4_eva 1,163]

He's always been fabulous.

oh my god! that is HIGHlarious!

is it real?

[hjperdeath 2,226]

oh my god! that is HIGHlarious!

is it real?

Haha it is !

[Jase 43,479]

Apart from Mata, Azpi also signed for us on this very same day last year..

[Mceachran 109]

Do they count it as an open at cross when Dave just breezes by the opposotion's left back and passes it backwards from their end line? I like when he does that.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

He turns 24 today!!!!

Happy birthday!!!!

[blu35_army 551]

everybody is so busy with Willian ,,no one even care that Azpi turns 24 today...

Happy birthday Mr. Smiley...

[Roquila 1,335]

Happy birtdhay Cezar Azpilicueta, i had some difficulties in the beggining with you name but now everything is alright! With you the best Private and Career wise.

[Milan 17,862]

[CrayzayBarnet 126]

Happy birthday Dave!

[Jase 43,479]

Happy Birthday Azpi!

And gotta say, those 2 birthday pics above looks photoshoped. Did no one really care about him in the 2nd one there?!

[The_Flash 1,144]

Very cute pics love he one of him and David

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3453394/title/the-selector-cesar-azpilicueta

Azpi is a big fan of Homeland..

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Really dissappointed that he did not start today.He is a better RB then brana,brings balance and adds width to our play.He should be our 1st choice.

[Jase 43,479]

Really dissappointed that he did not start today.He is a better RB then brana,brings balance and adds width to our play.He should be our 1st choice.

The one good reason why Ivanovic has been starting at RB so far is probably because he compensates for the lack of height and physical presence in the team.