Cesar Azpilcueta: Chelsea star pranked by Southampton mascot before match

Cesar Azpilicueta made just his second start of the Premier League campaign for Chelsea against Southampton on Tuesday evening.

The Spaniard started the Blues’ opening day of the season against Everton.

But, despite helping his side to a clean sheet, he was named a substitute for Chelsea’s following three games against Tottenham, Leeds and Leicester.

Reece James’ absence meant Chelsea’s captain was back in the XI for the match at the St Mary’s Stadium.

But he was mugged off by a Southampton mascot in the tunnel before the match.

The youngster held his hand out in Azpilicueta’s direction and got the Spaniard’s attention.

Thinking the Southampton mascot wanted to shake his hand, Chelsea’s captain was more than happy to oblige and held out his hand.

The youngster had other ideas, though.

Just as Azpilicueta was about to shake his hand, the youngster pulled his hand away and to his face.

It was a comical moment and you can watch it below…

This young Southampton mascot has mocked César Azpilicueta here!