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Interview with Chelsea's Azpilicueta

London, Feb 22 (EFE) .- (Camera: Manuel Sánchez) Interview with Cesar Azpilicueta.Translation:"It's obvious that it hasn't been positive. But lately, we have gained ground. We at least need to be in those positions (top classified), fighting to compete in the Champions League. The best is always demanded of a club like Chelsea and we have to be at the top." "Each manager is different and he has come with clear ideas. We've changed our system. A football based on control, both when defending and when attacking, trying to find opportunities with many players attacking. Getting a defence balance, trying to get back the ball as quickly as possible, allowing us to attack.I think the team has proven it's solid and we have had many goal opportunities despite not having scored in some occasions we should have.""In the end, that consistency and confidence of the results we are having with the new system we're playing, finding ourselves in those positions in the field in which I think we have had control over the matches we played away. We have only allowed (the other team) a few occasion, we have found ourselves in very good attacking positions to score, that's important. I think, when you create those relationships with your teammates on the pitch, knowing how to use our strong spots is important. I think the team will continue to grow. We have a great squad, both in number and quality and I have no doubt the team will grow and progress." "I try to stay positive, if you live in fear, you won't go anywhere. In the end, yes, every chance that goes by is a lost opportunity, we know opportunities are limited, but I have that hope. I think it's the title, that everyone (dreams of) when you're a kid, you watch the matches, hear the music, the Champions... It's something I will always want to achieve and give it my best. This time, if you want to be the best, you have to face the best teams in Europe. Atletico de Madrid is one of them and we need a perfect qualifying round to pass and keep going."