Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is “not a great defender”.The Spaniard became the first player in Blues’ history to win every single club trophy available, after Thomas Tuchel’s side’s Club World Cup triumph against Palmeiras.Azpilicueta has entrenched himself into Blues’ folklore ever since his £7million move from Marseille in 2013.
He has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, two Europa League titles, the Club World Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup in his nine seasons at the Blues.But despite his overwhelming success at Stamford Bridge, Warnock believes the Spaniard has been “lucky” to find himself at such a club. “I think it goes two ways to be honest.
I think Azpilicueta has been a very fortunate lad to be a at a club like Chelsea,” Warnock said to talkSPORT.“I don't think he is a great defender.“Sometimes in football you need a bit of luck and I think he's had a bit of luck at the right time and in the right place. HAVE YOUR SAY!
Is Cesar Azpilicueta a great defender? Comment below“That's what you need in football, you need a bit of luck to be successful.”Azpilicueta’s contract is currently set to expire at the end of the current season.While the 32-year-old is the Blues’ captain, contract negotiations seem to have fallen flat in recent weeks.
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