Cesc Fàbregas

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Just now, communicate said:

He is not in our starting 11 but we need him in few games to change games for us. People forget how hard it was for us to create chances last season without fab.

On his day he is quality, but he is too much of a poop to actualy lead our team week in week out. 

He is nowhere near what people say he is when comes to playmaking. Cant control the ball, poor under pressure, cant dictate tempo. Instead of calming down teammates and tempo of the game, he makes nervous decisions all the time. Nevermind how awfuly slow and immobile he is. Two or three long balls per game are not enough to play him regulary. 

But sadly we dont have anyone else, and as impact sub he is still rather good player, taking on tired defences. 

But its pretty clear our midfield gets overrun with Cesc in middle, like it did in 2015-16 season. 

[DYC. 7,542]

Ghost performance.

Glad he's still here though. Unless Chels get another 'offer they can't refuse'...

[communicate 2,703]

10 minutes ago, BlueLyon said:

On his day he is quality, but he is too much of a poop to actualy lead our team week in week out. 

He is nowhere near what people say he is when comes to playmaking. Cant control the ball, poor under pressure, cant dictate tempo. Instead of calming down teammates and tempo of the game, he makes nervous decisions all the time. Nevermind how awfuly slow and immobile he is. Two or three long balls per game are not enough to play him regulary. 

But sadly we dont have anyone else, and as impact sub he is still rather good player, taking on tired defences. 

But its pretty clear our midfield gets overrun with Cesc in middle, like it did in 2015-16 season. 

I agree his game sometimes too direct but we definitley need him for impact sub

[LAM09 6,744]

I really expected him to dictate the play somewhat today despite being a man down. He was a passenger for large parts

[termninja 5,290]

Really awful in 2 man midfield. Honestly I was very suprised how good he played with Matic in 2 man midfield when we won the title under Jose. This is not the first time he makes an awful awful tackle, in happend a couple of times in the past also, lots of those tackles referes didn't want to punish with the red. Can't really attack him now though, with 1 player less for most of the game, your stamina is gone near the end of the game, and silly mistakes can happen. Still glad to have him in the team.

[Pizy 18,368]

Honestly, he's been getting away with several of that sort of tackle. He usually gets away with it because refs know he's not the sort of player to put in a rash tackle.

He most certainly would've been bullied and made useless against Spuds anyways so it's not a huge loss.

[termninja 5,290]

Just now, Pizy said:

Honestly, he's been getting away with several of that sort of tackle. He usually gets away with it because refs know he's not the sort of player to put in a rash tackle.

He most certainly would've been bullied and made useless against Spuds anyways so it's not a huge loss.

Agree about the tackles. I think he would do really well in a midfield in which he would be protected by Bakayoko and Kante, a diamond of Bakayoko, Fabregas, Kante and Hazard could work nice maybe?

[Jase 43,479]

25 minutes ago, Pizy said:

He most certainly would've been bullied and made useless against Spuds anyways so it's not a huge loss.

Considering we already lack options for that game before today, I'm not sure how you can say he's not a huge loss. And even if we have options and he has his flaws, he's always still a decent option to have. One moment of brilliance from him can change the game in our favor.

[Kieran. 6,317]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

Considering we already lack of options for that game before today, I'm not sure how you can say he's not a huge loss. And even if we have options and he has his flaws, he's always still a decent option to have. One moment of brilliance from him can change the game in our favor.

Who knows, could sign a midfielder tomorrow or the next day and have him ready for Spurs...Wishful thinking I know  

[robsblubot 3,504]

Have to say I'm not surprised by his performance today. He's a bit overrated around here.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

He would have got overrun vs Spurs anyway that is true but from the bench he could have been a useful addition. I am curious to see how Conte solves the situation. David Luiz's last two performances in midfield I remember were terrific. 

[Pizy 18,368]

26 minutes ago, Jason said:

Considering we already lack options for that game before today, I'm not sure how you can say he's not a huge loss. And even if we have options and he has his flaws, he's always still a decent option to have. One moment of brilliance from him can change the game in our favor.

Worry not. We'll have Danny D in by then. 👍🏼

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

10 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

He would have got overrun vs Spurs anyway that is true but from the bench he could have been a useful addition. I am curious to see how Conte solves the situation. David Luiz's last two performances in midfield I remember were terrific. 

in a good/bad way?

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

3 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said:

in a good/bad way?

I a good way. I remember PSG and ManCity where he bossed the midfield. and also in 2013 against Basel he was quality in midfield. he definitely has the skill and the speed to play in midfield. 

[yuvala 2,167]

3 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

I a good way. I remember PSG and ManCity where he bossed the midfield. and also in 2013 against Basel he was quality in midfield. he definitely has the skill and the speed to play in midfield. 

Problem is I also remember a lot of games where he was shit in that position.. should be ok though we have so many other issues to deal with..

[Adnane 1,101]

The question would be, who are you willing to throw in Midfield ? 

Christensen, a man who impressed today, sure has played there before but who is still relatively inexperienced and new to the team ( and almost to the league ). 

Or Luiz, a man whose positioning could cause us issues at times but who had bags of experience, played there before and even bossed some games ( PSG and City mainly as cited before ). 

 

I love Christensen, he got bags of potential, but I'd definitely put him somewhere where he is comfortable, in central defence, Luiz' hustle could make him work in any position on the field, plus, against Burnley, he arguably played the last 30 minutes as a Central / Attacking midfielder. 

[DDA 9,690]

The majority on this forum are overwhelmed with happiness that Cahill can't play against Spurs, whereas I am happier that Fabregas can't. We would get absolutely slaughtered with this guy next to Kante. He might as well play on crutches, his pace is that limited. 

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Love Cesc, but he was a stupid, stupid boy yesterday.

Stupid for sarcastically clapping the FA, who, in their Gestapo-like pervasive worldview, believe that anyone who has the temerity to challenge them warrants punishment.

Stupid for going in recklessly in an area of the pitch where it is needless to put in such a tackle. Arguably could have been a red.