Cesc Fàbregas

[zolayes 14,489]

Hazard goal was a perfect solo goal ... Scorer Hazard Assist Hazard

[JDY 1,290]

Who cares he's in my fantasy team

[Barbara 15,149]

Who cares he's in my fantasy team

have him, Hazard and Costa. I don't feel bad about my chosen Chelsea representatives

[Myself 793]

have him, Hazard and Costa. I don't feel bad about my chosen Chelsea representatives

I have Hazard, Cahill, Azpilicueta and Courtois.

Get on my level.

[Barbara 15,149]

I have Hazard, Cahill, Azpilicueta and Courtois.

Get on my level.

you can only have three players in the official fantasy game...

[Myself 793]

you can only have three players in the official fantasy game...

oh lol, i'm using 'the telegraph' fantasy football you can have as many players from one team as you want, but i only used 4 because of the rules of a forum game i'm on (on another forum)

[BenIsLegend 475]

Was at the game today and felt he killed a few of our counter attacks tbh. More than a few times we had the chance to counter or a player made a really good run and he just put his foot on the ball and slowed the game. This was when we were 0-0.

Other than that he had a good game.

[Jase 43,479]

Did alright today and would just like to say, I hope he doesn't try to be too clever with his finish in the future. Was rather annoyed when he tried to chip the keeper with his that clear chance in the second half, rather than place/smash into the bottom/top corner. Luckily, it wasn't a chance that cost us in the end.

[zolayes 14,489]

you can only have three players in the official fantasy game...

he loaned Hazard out to Scumpool

[HarryCFC 23]

I wrote an article on what Cesc Fàbregas brings to Chelsea. Check it out on my new Chelsea blog. Thanks in advance?

http://blogchelseafc.Com

[HarryCFC 23]

http://blogchelseafc.cf

Not .com

[Madmax 9,219]

^Can you stop with your canvassing now? Put a link to your blog in your sig.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

With Xavi and Xabi out, this guy could become key player in midfield for spain, considering Iniesta aint that young anymore.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Another effective runner added to the team with the Remy signing hopefully.

He'll have a lot of guys to pick out. Wasn't kidding when I said he could possibly be PFA player of the year because the team mechanics suit him beautifully.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

First game for Chelsea as the #10. Didn't like that he was caught on the ball a few times, but he didn't make as many mistakes as Ramires and Matic, though it doesn't really say much, considering how sloppy they were. Defensively, it was very far from a flawless performance by Cesc and the other midfielders. It was obvious that physically it was a very hard game for him--a few times he practically stopped walking to catch his breath. Yep, it's not La Liga, Cesc.

But I have to say our midfield looked far more disorganized and poor in possession than when we played Matic-Cesc in the pivot. Ramires-Matic was supposed to bring more stability and make us stronger defensively, but the opposite happened. Matic-Cesc-Oscar was far more balanced, and Cesc allowed us to slow the game and control possession when he played in the pivot. It can be argued that Everton is simply a better team than the other two, but while it's true, Leicester is a pretty good team too(they had a draw against Everton). Some said Cesc played it too safe against Leicester, but his incredibly accurate pass distribution allowed us to slow the game and control the midfield in that match. Today with Matic and Ramires responsible for the ball distribution we were very poor in possession and it made everyone nervous and caused more mistakes by pretty much everyone.

That said, the few mistakes aside, Cesc made a few defence-splitting passes and created more chances than any other Chelsea player in this game. Right now he and Sigurdsson have most assists in Europe: 4 assists in 3 games. As expected, Cesc is also leading the through-ball chart: 4 accurate through balls in 3 games. (Costa is also the top scorer in Europe with his 4 goals.)

All in all, our new signings have been very influential for us.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Difference for him now compared to his Arsenal and Barcelona days are that

1. Compared to the Arsenal team, he isn't rely upon solely as the creator anymore. For example if he played for Arsenal last week I think they would still have drew 2-2 as he wouldn't have helped them much with the goals conceded. Same with today, he only contributed that very early assist for Costa but then had a normal, not amazing game anymore. That is when the other members such as Hazard, Matic, Ramires and Costa step in for the team. So he was right when he said it was 'easy' to play for Chelsea, perfectly suited for someone like him where the pressure isn't as much as at Arsenal or Barca. If he had a bad game we could have brought on Salah or Schurrle or Oscar if he was fit.

2. At Barcelona we all know why, Xavi/Iniesta shadow, false 9...etc and generally a bit of politic stuff as well. Also they went through so much effort they probably expected him to be Messi in assists, which despite his incredible skill could never happen really so again it was an issue with expectations.

Now lets say he repeats that dry run after Jan like he did at Barcelona, we don't have to worry because the others mentioned above will step up, people like Oscar...etc who has been quiet so far. He is really in the perfect team for him to express himself and do his best without having to worry about anything.

[Jase 43,479]

3 games in and Fabregas has already got 4 league assists this season. Only Sigurdsson can match it right now. Lamela and Ramires joint second highest with 2.

[Chelsea? 892]

think we might switch to 433 if our defense continues to be this poor