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Frank Lampard: This is Chelsea's player of the season so far
FRANK LAMPARD reckons Cesar Azpilicueta has been the standout performer for Chelsea this season.
Cesar Azpilicueta vs Thibaut Courtois Fantastic Ping Pong Chelsea FC
Chelsea have had a brilliant first half of the campaign and sit eight points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table.
Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 formation has worked wonders in the league with teams failing to break down their defence.
Diego Costa has grabbed the headlines with his goals, Marcos Alonso and Victor Moses have earned plenty of praise for their displays as wing-backs, and N'Golo Kante has made everything tick in midfield.
Frank Lampard reckons Cesar Azpilicueta has been Chelsea's player of the season
But Lampard, who made 429 league appearances for the Blues, reckons Azpilicueta has been their player of the season so far.
He told the Daily Mail: "Don't forget Azpilicueta. He's been brilliant.
"Costa and Hazard get the limelight but he's basically a right back and a centre half.
Cesar Azpilicueta signed a new three-year deal with Chelsea in December
Antonio Conte's Chelsea sit eight points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table
"He is tailor-made for that role. He's probably been player of the season."
Azpilicueta has been a crucial part of the Chelsea's back three alongside Gary Cahill and David Luiz.
The Spaniard, who signed a new three-year deal in December, has netted one goal in 26 appearances in all competitions this season.
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