Chelsea captain Azpilicueta facing late fitness test for Saints clash

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Cesar Azpilicueta faces a late fitness test ahead of Chelsea’s Boxing Day clash with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues captain picked up a hamstring niggle in Sunday’s 2-0 derby win at Tottenham.

Southampton are expected to be without striker Shane Long, who could miss the whole Christmas fixture schedule due to a knee injury sustained in last week’s win at Aston Villa.

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