Cesc Fàbregas

[DYC. 7,542]

37 minutes ago, El P. said:

I could agree that Pirlo had a lot of protection (Vidal-Marchisio / Gattuso-Seedorf-Ambrosini), but I don't think Pirlo and Fabregas were ever at the nearly same level.

Fabregas, with the same amount of protection, would still not be close to Pirlo, IMO.

No, Fabregas is not on his level. Pirlo was better at finding space for himself, possessed more magic, is a legendary set-piece taker and Fabregas never impressed as much in major tournaments like Pirlo did in WC '06, Euro 2012 and a couple of CL campaigns. Cesc played a part in the succes of his country but as an impact sub. Chelsea's title win in 2015 was the only time he played a starring role in a winning team.

[El P. 1,354]

17 hours ago, DYC. said:

No, Fabregas is not on his level. Pirlo was better at finding space for himself, possessed more magic, is a legendary set-piece taker and Fabregas never impressed as much in major tournaments like Pirlo did in WC '06, Euro 2012 and a couple of CL campaigns. Cesc played a part in the succes of his country but as an impact sub. Chelsea's title win in 2015 was the only time he played a starring role in a winning team.

Yes, and even then we didn't dominate any top side in the middle of the field. And played abysmal second part of season. Yes he had 18-19 assists, but still.

Fabregas is in a way what Casillas as a GK was at his last years at Real Madrid. Living on his glorious past, being child of Madrid (or Barca), playing for best time ever Spain side, being THAT player which we all saw as a immortal football legend...

There is a reason why he failed miserably at Barcelona. There is a reason why we can't truly dominate any oppositions for years at the middle of park with him playing. It's no coincidence or "different system" for that. It's reality.

[Captain Ahmed 528]

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[Amblève. 4,995]

Kudos to Fabregas. He didn't play for weeks (or months?) and he ran his ass off today.

[Milan 17,955]

I loved how he handled Fernandinho, absolute class from him and you could see how Fernandinho was more and more annyoed by his coolness. A real pro.

[communicate 2,703]

I highly doubt anybody better at making that long through ball pas in the league

[Fernando 6,585]

Hes a passenger but can get some good passes here and there. 

Is it worth it? 

We got lucky today, but other clinical team it might cost us. 

So it's a 50/50 for me. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Returns to the pitch like a boss., after being out for more than 2 months.

You always see a bit of ring rust in players who haven't had any match practice, but he comes back and starts pinging those long balls like it was 2014 again. Its almost like instinct.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

For all his limitations as a player, its clear he is the best passer the club has ever had.

[manpe 10,861]

First half he was meh, but you would expect that from a player who hasn't played for months. Second half was much better from the whole team and he's clearly an intelligent player. Can't believe we won away at City with Fabregas in a midfield two. Big props to him for stepping up!

[communicate 2,703]

Just now, manpe said:

First half he was meh, but you would expect that from a player who hasn't played for months. Second half was much better from the whole team and he's clearly an intelligent player. Can't believe we won away at City with Fabregas in a midfield two. Big props to him for stepping up!

But the game shows his physical ability is not good enough to play in two man midfied (I think we know that already) but it is just so sad the only player who can play that perfect ball to Costa in our team is fabregas

[Beepu 1,714]

If he was abit more athletic he would be an undoubted elite. I always liked him and glad to see his long balls today. Was always going to be abit lost in midfield but he did work his socks off today. Kudos.

[communicate 2,703]

1 minute ago, Beepu said:

If he was abit more athletic he would be an undoubted elite. I always liked him and glad to see his long balls today. Was always going to be abit lost in midfield but he did work his socks off today. Kudos.

oh if he is a bit more athletic, he is the best midfielder in the world

[manpe 10,861]

10 minutes ago, communicate said:

But the game shows his physical ability is not good enough to play in two man midfied (I think we know that already) but it is just so sad the only player who can play that perfect ball to Costa in our team is fabregas

Yes true, but with Matic injured we need to use what we got, and he didn't let us down.

[communicate 2,703]

Just now, manpe said:

Yes true, but with Matic injured we need to use what we got, and he didn't let us down.

Agree I have never blame Fabregas for his effort, He always run his socks off but man i just wish he is a bit faster