Cesar Azpilicueta - yes I spelt that right

“I’d say, for consistency of performances, it would be one of the Chelsea lads – and I’d probably say Azpilicueta,” said Neville.

“For technical defending, not making a mistake, not being in the wrong position, not getting caught out… I don’t see him making a mistake. And I have to say the Chelsea defenders aren’t far behind him; Gary Cahill, John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic.”

“But Azpilicueta, when I watch him, he’s as near to perfect as possible when it comes to defending; he’s immaculate.”

“I totally agree,” said Carragher. “I think those Chelsea players, all of them, they defend properly.

“We see that in terms of the number of goals they’ve conceded, the clean sheets they keep.

“Azpilicueta is an out-and-out defender. You very rarely see anybody get the better of him. He’d be my number one.”

"No [Mourinho didn't pressure him to shirk international duty]. He knows that I'm always thrilled to come play for Spain."

"When the squad is announced I'm overjoyed and when I'm with Chelsea I give my all."

"I don't know anything [about Fabregas or Costa] and I'm speaking for myself."

"What I see is that they've always shown the utmost commitment whenever they've been here."

"I knew they were good additions to the team. They're getting very good goals and assists and making the team play better."

"Costa is a strong player. He holds the ball, he can shoot with the right foot and the left foot. I think he is a complete player who can make the difference at any moment. You cannot give him any space."

"[Mourinho] has changed everything, I think."

"The first year was difficult, but now we have the stability he brings. He's one of the best, and I think both as a club and as a team we are improving."

"I think we go step by step, though, game by game. It's a long way until May."

"I do not think about [a move to Spain]."

"I am very happy here. I follow La Liga but personally I do not think about returning there. Now I'm really enjoying London. I prefer the Premier League."

"Those words (from Neville and Carragher) flatter me. But also they make me eager to improve. I have always worked to be one of the best and it is clear that the more you achieve the more pressure you have."

"But I still can improve a lot. Whenever I see a game, I tried to look at other players who play in my position because they teach me things to improve myself."

"I am lucky to train with great defenders and they are also an example for me."

Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta is expected to be out of action for the next 10 days due to a minor muscle injury he suffered during the 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday 10 January, IBTimes UK understand.

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