'Jose has great history at Chelsea but football moves on': Azpilicueta ready for Tottenham clash

Cesar Azpilicueta acknowledged Mourinho's legacy at Chelsea but said that Chelsea will not hold back in going for the win.

The club captain also said that while the season is long, this game is very important for both teams.

“That’s football,” Azpilicueta told The Telegraph. “I think Jose has a great history in Chelsea, but, after, football moves on.

“We played against him when he was in Manchester United and now he’s in Tottenham. Obviously, we are professional and we want our team to win and, obviously, I’m sure Jose will want the same as us which is to win the game.

“Any game against Tottenham is always a big derby, we know that everybody wants to be part of it. Both teams, we are in really good form.

“Whatever happens, there is still a long season ahead, but, obviously, in such a big game like this, with both teams coming in this form, it’s an important game for everybody and, hopefully, we will be at our best because we will need to be.”

Chelsea plays Tottenham in a crucial top of the table clash on Sunday, November 29th.

Both clubs are coming into the game in excellent form and a win would be a statement of intent to the rest of the league.