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Cesar Azpilicueta breaks silence after worrying injury in Chelsea vs Southampton

Cesar Azpilicueta has thanked his fans for all of their support as he has spoken out for the first time since he was stretchered off in Chelsea's defeat to Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

The 33-year-old defender was motionless on the floor of the Stamford Bridge pitch after Southampton's Sekou Mara caught him in the face when attempting an overhead kick. There was serious concern regarding Azpilicueta and the Spaniard has now thanked everyone for their ongoing support.

Azpilicueta tweeted: "Hi everyone! Thank you all for your love and messages of support! My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident…

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