Cesar Azpilicueta
36-Year-Old
Sevilla
La Liga
Back in team training
Azpilicueta (adductor) returned to full team training Monday and is on track for Sunday's clash against Real Oviedo, according to Diario de Sevilla.
ANALYSIS
Azpilicueta had been limited to gym work last week after being forced off at halftime in the loss to Valencia with adductor discomfort, but his return to the training pitch alongside his teammates during the break is a clean bill of health ahead of a big week for Sevilla under new coach Luis Plaza. The veteran center-back looks set to slot straight back into the back three, with Tanguy Nianzou's services no longer needed as cover. A fully fit Azpilicueta returning to the fold is exactly the kind of news the Nervionenses needed heading into the final stretch of the season.
Azpilicueta had been limited to gym work last week after being forced off at halftime in the loss to Valencia with adductor discomfort, but his return to the training pitch alongside his teammates during the break is a clean bill of health ahead of a big week for Sevilla under new coach Luis Plaza. The veteran center-back looks set to slot straight back into the back three, with Tanguy Nianzou's services no longer needed as cover. A fully fit Azpilicueta returning to the fold is exactly the kind of news the Nervionenses needed heading into the final stretch of the season.
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Suffers adductor discomfort
Azpilicueta (adductor) was forced off in the 37th minute of Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Valencia due to discomfort, according to coach Matias Almeyda, per Alex Merida from El Correo de Andalucia. "No, Cesar left the field because he felt discomfort in his adductor muscle."
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Not injured, option against Barca
Azpilicueta (undisclosed) underwent exams Monday that ruled out an injury and the defender will likely be available for Sunday's clash against Barcelona, according to Zona Mixta.
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Another injury
Azpilicueta was forced off the field in the 59th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano due to an apparent injury.
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Trains normally, available Sunday
Azpilicueta (undisclosed) was spotted training normally Thursday and is back in contention for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, according to Zona Mixta.
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Not training Wednesday
Azpilicueta (undisclosed) wasn't spotted in team training Wednesday, according to Zona Mixta.
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Likely to leave for free
Azpilicueta is expected to leave Chelsea on a free transfer during the summer, according to 90Min.
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The 33-year-old expects to be granted a free transfer by Chelsea, as he won't be part of Mauricio Pochettino's long-term project. The Spaniard has agreed a two-year deal with Inter Milan after rejecting an offer from Bayern Munich.
The 33-year-old expects to be granted a free transfer by Chelsea, as he won't be part of Mauricio Pochettino's long-term project. The Spaniard has agreed a two-year deal with Inter Milan after rejecting an offer from Bayern Munich.