Chelsea captain, César Azpilicueta is of the opinion that their rival in their first Champions League group stage match, Sevilla, has the level to compete with Premier League teams. On this basis, he pointed out how Sevilla beat Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan and almost defeated Champion’s League winner 2020, Bayern Munich in UEFA Super Cup.
He also sheds light on the high pressing of Julen Lopetegui’s players and how efficient they are in quick counter-attacking whenever they revive the ball.
“When they don’t have the ball they press hard, they attack fast. I know Julen from my time in the national team and I know it will be difficult.
Sevilla already eliminated Wolves and United last season. They have the level to compete against Premier teams, “said the Spaniard in Chelsea’s Official site.
Despite Chelsea starting a bit shaky this season costing several crucial points in the Premier League, Azpilicueta seems confident in the possibilities of Chelsea making it big in the UEFA Champions League.
“I think we have the capacity to fight for everything. Since I came here in 2012, I always believe and have the confidence that we will fight for everything.
We have not started as we would have liked, but the Champions League is different and we have to be prepared because we play against a very strong team, “he said.
Cesar believes that the key to winning big titles this season is by improving the only weak link of their team- the defense. Chelsea has conceded too many goals due to individual errors which have been seen especially in the Southampton match at the weekend recently.
If Chelsea fixes the backline efficiently, there will be a high chance of progressing to the very end of the Champion League as per him.
Azpilicueta is fighting with Reece James, a talented youngster of Chelsea for the right-back spot. James has been called for the England senior team and produced an impressive display against Denmark. If Cesar wants to start matches, he has to keep up with the rising talented star in the team.
