‘If you see how he’… – Tuchel reacted to what Azpilicueta did to Kai Havertz
Chelsea are Champions of Club World Cup as Kai Havertz decisive penalty wins it all for Chelsea.
However, with the game tied at 1-1 and heading into penalty shootout, Chelsea were awarded a penalty kick, and Kai Havertz was the chosen man to take kick.
However, Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta helped ease the pressure, as he pretended to be the penalty taker. Kai Havertz would then smash home the goal, and the rest is history.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reserved massive praise for Cesar, hailing his form and leadership qualities and also how he protects his teammates.
Tuchel said of Azpilicueta during his press conference on Friday: “He’s always important and the plans are most of the time not longer than 10 days or 14 days max in football.”
“For me as a manager he’s super important, he was super important since day one, we had a good connection from the first day which is always important and you always wish for as a coach.
“He gets better with every game he plays, he’s an example, a leader by doing and leading example which is always super, super nice to have.
“Now he collects so many trophies, he’s had such an incredible career at one club, which is outstanding.
“He embodies everything that Chelsea stands for, being relentless, being humble, being a warrior at the same time. I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t wish the very best for him.
“If you see how he protected Kai for the penalty, it was brilliant. This is what he does on a daily basis, he protects the team, he’s the first one to step up. Happy to have him.”