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Adam Newson

Every word Cesar Azpilicueta said on his Chelsea future, Club World Cup, Kepa, Tuchel and more

You were part of the 2012 Chelsea team that played against Corinthians at the Club World Cup, what do you remember of that tournament and what have you told the players about it?

"It is very difficult to be in this kind of tournament. I think after ten years, I realise how difficult it is. We lost the final against Corinthians and maybe I had a different feeling: it was my first season, we were in every competition, and maybe it looked easier than it was.

"In time, you realise how difficult it is [to reach the Club Wolrd Cup]. First of all, you have to qualify in the Premier League for the Champions League, and then go all the way and win it and be here.

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