Cesc Fàbregas

[BlueLyon 9,359]

There are many options we could easily target if we want young player, but we would need to open wallet. From Savic, Paredes, Soler, Weigl, Ndombele, Aouar,... 

Soler or Aouar, maybe Paredes would be my choices if we go strictly for playmaker replacement. 

But considering that is very demanding and responsible role, young player is out of question. 

So, are there any world class established playmakers available? 

Seri might be solution for a while, but he has some condition with feet in cold environments and he prefers sunny spain over england. 

Maybe we could poach Kovacic from Real, but our board would have to pull a miracle there, small odds.

Another option would be Jorginho, but apparently he is close to City ffs.

[Jase 43,479]

 

[the wes 7,212]

Fabregas shrugs off transfer talk to reiterate Chelsea commitment

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fabregas-shrugs-off-transfer-talk-to-reiterate-chelsea/1hrxflh96og3n106ji7htdb5a2

[OneMoSalah 8,766]

Played in a 3 man MF today and looked better than he previously had done playing in a 2 recently but again gave the ball away a lot.

[the wes 7,212]

 

[Mufassir08 2,400]

His passing is not even better than Kante's these days and the only reason he wants to stay at Chelsea is because his family is settled in London and he does not want to go through the hassle of relocating. His performances have been below par for far too long and no way does he deserve to be kept around for next season. Sell him while he still has got some value left because his legs are fast forgetting the skills they possessed.

[communicate 2,703]

On 5/7/2018 at 0:23 AM, Mufassir08 said:

His passing is not even better than Kante's these days and the only reason he wants to stay at Chelsea is because his family is settled in London and he does not want to go through the hassle of relocating. His performances have been below par for far too long and no way does he deserve to be kept around for next season. Sell him while he still has got some value left because his legs are fast forgetting the skills they possessed.

I disagree. Kante is the best ball winner in the world but his passing is not at the same level as Cesc. Just watch us when we play 352 and kante as holder, his passing is way too conservative and that cannot happen when you are the one with most freedom. 

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

I highly anticipate Chelsea switching to a 433 next season, but even then......Fabregas' influence needs to be limited next season. The way Conte used him last season was most ideal. He was predominately on the bench, and used very sparingly. Football is all about athleticism + pressing, and hiding Fabregas's defensive deficiencies is getting harder and harder to do. 

Seeing reports chelsea want Jean-Michael Serri, and if that's the case, then Fabregas' time here at Chelsea may be drawing to a close. Not sure who will take him though with his age/high wages and with his contract due to expire next summer... I expect we'll just keep him and let his contract run-down. 

[bluesman2610 1,340]

this could be good news.. i know not very reliable source but thought id post for discussion

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/705639/Chelsea-transfer-news-Cesc-Fabregas-wanted-La-Liga-Valencia-Villarreal?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+(Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed)

[Clockwork 1,794]

2 hours ago, bluesman2610 said:

this could be good news.. i know not very reliable source but thought id post for discussion

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/705639/Chelsea-transfer-news-Cesc-Fabregas-wanted-La-Liga-Valencia-Villarreal?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+(Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed)

Cesc is not going anywhere, perish the thought. 

[Unionjack 7,531]

54 minutes ago, Clockwork said:

Cesc is not going anywhere, perish the thought. 

I really do love the lad and it saddens me watching him just getting further past his best. Theres no doubting he still has a touch about him and is great at reading plays.

But I'm afraid that unless somehow Sarri (?) can bring something extra out of him we need to upgrade to Cescy MK II.

It should be by far our top priority.

[The Skipper 20,593]

5 hours ago, Unionjack said:

I really do love the lad and it saddens me watching him just getting further past his best. Theres no doubting he still has a touch about him and is great at reading plays.

But I'm afraid that unless somehow Sarri (?) can bring something extra out of him we need to upgrade to Cescy MK II.

It should be by far our top priority.

Yeah, a new controller and a right sided forward should be priorities. 

[Unionjack 7,531]

59 minutes ago, The Skipper said:

Yeah, a new controller and a right sided forward should be priorities. 

Plus I do think a striker. We still dont have a good one even if Bats is around. I'm all for letting him stay on with Giroud or even Morata IF Sarri can get into his head.

Wouldn't you give your left dangley for Icardi or Lewa? I know I'd donate mine.

[Azpinator 2,325]

How many years does he have left on his contract?

[manpe 10,861]

5 minutes ago, Azpinator said:

How many years does he have left on his contract?

Contract until
30.06.2019

[Azpinator 2,325]

2 minutes ago, manpe said:

Contract until
30.06.2019

Seems like forever. 😇

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Has found his future job. Good for him.

[Milan 17,852]

Fabregas on Harry Kane -

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'He is the complete striker, I really like Harry Kane. He is probably the best striker in the Premier League.

I think now he is ready to go to a proper big club.'