24 Jul 2015 14:06:53
I just watched some videos of Azpi from last season. I wanted to say it again, the guy is a maniac on the pitch! We're so lucky to have him play for Chelsea. He presses like a madman, almost never gets beaten 1v1, he's a warrior and so on. Absolute delight to watch him during games. I love it when opposing wingers try to take him on, only to lose the ball. And after 2 or 3 failed attempts to get past him they just switch sides because they often know he's too good. A perfect example of this was Sanchez when we played Arsenal at the Emirates. 2 or 3 failed attempts against Azpi and he moved away from the right.
I absolutely love him, and hope he stays at Chelsea till he retires. What a hero!
24 Jul 2015 14:39:16
Totally agree Jackson.I've said it once and I'll keep saying it, we have the best full back in Europe. I know there's full backs who get forward and supply crosses but in reality the main job is to defend!
Love Azpi - the guy is incredible! He loves Chelsea too, I can't see him ever causing trouble and saying he wants to leave if Real or Barca wanted him.
Not many people realise he tore his ACL when he was at Marseille, but you would never know that watching him now - the guys a beast! :)
24 Jul 2015 14:50:55
Totally agree and he has been a revelation since he joined and improved each season but would you not prefer to see him on his favoured right side where his attacking ability would be useful with his crossing and shot? I know it is unlikely he will be moved at present due to our lack of a genuine left back but I thought that would have been a main priority this season. I don't see Rahman as a ready replacement.
24 Jul 2015 14:58:30
In my opinion the best true fullback in the game now that lahms playing in the midfield. Certain fullbacks get more credit since they play more as wingers than defenders but for my money nobody better in the game than him.
24 Jul 2015 15:11:26
simply top class
agree 100%
24 Jul 2015 15:11:46
one of the only players who IMO is actually able to replace A.Cole
24 Jul 2015 15:43:05
He was a bargain!
24 Jul 2015 15:51:33
Fantastic player. Best one on one defender in the league. Would like to see him on the right a bit more if Rahman is a success
24 Jul 2015 15:51:41
His worst game was his debut against Charlton youth side when Ricardo fuller made his Charlton debut and scored a hatrick haha