Tuchel is concerned about Azpilicueta's fate at Chelsea

2022-07-23 15:35

 Tuchel Kepo Soal Nasib Azpilicueta di Chelsea

Azpilicueta will soon become a Barcelona player in the next few days

CHARLOTTE -- Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has explained the absence of Cesar Azpilicueta, during the defeat by Charlotte FC, amid interest from Barcelona.


The 33-year-old is reportedly soon to become a Barcelona player in the next few days. Barca recently announced the signing of Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich.

Now they hope to sign Azpilicueta which is priced at only 5 million euros. Both clubs are now both in the United States for a pre-season tour, and the Spain international is expected to have a medical there.

Azpilicueta, who operates as a right-back or centre-back, has been at Chelsea for the past decade. He made 476 appearances in all competitions, and felt now was the right time to look for a new challenge.

During his time at Stamford Bridge, Azpilicueta has won two Premier League titles and two Europa League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.

However he missed the Blues' defeat by Charlotte FC on penalties. Tuchel insists Azpilicueta's absence has nothing to do with rumors of a move to Barcelona.

“Azpi suffered a heavy impact above the knee in the muscle. He hit Edou (Mendy), it was a training accident,'' Tuchel said, quoted from Metro , Thursday (21/7).

According to him, if this is an English Premier League match, he is ready to take the risk by playing Azpilicueta. But with only friendlies, the risk is too big because it could make the injury worse and it's not worth it.






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