Warnock refuses to back down in criticism of Chelsea star Azpilicueta after backlash from John Terry and Cesc Fabregas
NEIL WARNOCK has refused to back down in his criticism of Cesar Azpilicueta amid serious backlash from John Terry and Cesc Fabregas. The 73-year-old manager claimed that the decorated Chelsea captain was ‘fortunate’ to be at Stamford Bridge. He also argued that he ‘had a bit of luck at the right time’, which sparked outrage […]
NEIL WARNOCK has refused to back down in his criticism of Cesar Azpilicueta amid serious backlash from John Terry and Cesc Fabregas.
The 73-year-old manager claimed that the decorated Chelsea captain was ‘fortunate’ to be at Stamford Bridge.
He also argued that he ‘had a bit of luck at the right time’, which sparked outrage from Azpilicueta’s former team-mates Terry and Fabregas.
Fans of the Blues were also shocked with his comments.
However, the out-of-work boss has now admitted that his judgement could have been clouded by an incident which occurred in March 2019.
He was left feeling frustrated after Azpilicueta scored from a clearly offside position during a match against Cardiff City.
The Blues then went on to win the game 2-1.
When speaking on TalkSPORT, Warnock said: “He’s not the best defender, that’s what I said.
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“I think he’s a good wing-back, I think he’s an excellent wing-back, but I’m not sure he’s a top class defender.”
He then added: “I don’t forgive him for being offside and getting that goal at Cardiff, that’s what it is!
“That’ll be it. It’ll be the bitterness underneath.”
Azpilicueta is set to become a free agent in June and is wanted by a number of clubs, including Barcelona.
He recently became the first Chelsea player in history to win every competition possible with the club.
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