Cesc Fàbregas

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yeah, let's put his every single mistake in 90 minutes of football under the microscope so maybe we could be convinced he didn't change our style completely and only when his own form dropped we looked so lost and uninspired. In the same breath let's all agree Coutinho has done much more than Fabregas and has way less deficiencies in his games (assisting seems one of them)... the things those journalists write.

He played better some recent matches, but still not to the level of the first half of the season. His level dropped considerably, it's undeniable. It's also undeniable he led us for months in the competition we're about to be crowded champions. He has his shortcomings, but the improvement and quality his bring is much bigger and makes up for it. Bitter people are just that, bitter.

Barbi don't fret over this. Why don't start singing along to the Magic Cesc Fabregas Song

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

You should always take any Guardian related Chelsea/Mourinho article with a pinch of salt. Many of their writers don't like our club or/and manager. Yes, Fabregas has his strengths and weaknesses like every player in world football, but he's still had an excellent season and is the best central midfielder in the league. He's been a very vital cog in what has been a season of complete dominance from Chelsea, something Ronay states in the article.

The article just has a "I've run out of content to write about, so let me pick on a popular player so my article can gain attention" vibe. Similar to the article the same writer did on Henry a couple of days ago. The line about Stephen Hawking's disability I thought was out of order and i'm surprised that past the persistently ultra-PC Guardian's editing staff. Barney Ronay is usually one of their better writers but that was a terrible, contradictory and pointless article from him.

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Does someone have a gif of his pass to Oscar ? I don't think any other present day footballer can play that pass. Very similar to his pass to Costa during the first leg vs Arsenal. The weight, the flight, and the accuracy from 40 yards out is just unbelievable. I am pretty sure Costa would have converted that.

[Special Juan 27,419]

Does someone have a gif of his pass to Oscar ? I don't think any other present day footballer can play that pass. Very similar to his pass to Costa during the first leg vs Arsenal. The weight, the flight, and the accuracy from 40 yards out is just unbelievable. I am pretty sure Costa would have converted that.

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[mikeholiday 209]

Yellow card to be rescinded surely?

[CeleryFC 373]

Yellow card to be rescinded surely?

I don't think they generally rescind yellow cards unless it was mistaken identity or something. Cescs yellow for "diving" against Southampton never got rescinded. We're top of the list for cards for diving, but most of them weren't even dives.

[Jase 43,479]

Yellow card to be rescinded surely?

They don't rescind yellow cards, only red.

[didierforever 7,349]

Yellow card to be rescinded surely?

lol... i like your naivety...

if it was upto FA, they would ban him for a season

[ZOS 580]

he was decent against le arse

[lionsden 4,689]

Apart from his creative passing (when he's on form) what other apsect of his game actually stands out? He can be very sloppy in possession especially under pressure, he can't shield the ball at all (All that time he spent with the masters of the art of ball shielding Xavi and Iniesta counted for nothing), He can't dribble, He's very lightweight literally and in terms of his game play, His first overall passing can be inconsistent (I agree with styles here). It's fair to say he's one of the most limited high profile players around.

[Adnane 1,101]

Now I'm pretty sure you're definitely not a Chelsea fan, only here to slam everything Chelsea related.

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Let me help you w/ that mate

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Apart from his creative passing (when he's on form) what other apsect of his game actually stands out? He can be very sloppy in possession especially under pressure, he can't shield the ball at all (All that time he spent with the masters of the art of ball shielding Xavi and Iniesta counted for nothing), He can't dribble, He's very lightweight literally and in terms of his game play, His first overall passing can be inconsistent (I agree with styles here). It's fair to say he's one of the most limited high profile players around.

When was the last time you actually said something positive about our team?

Name a better midfielder than him who can do what he does. I can think of 2, Koke and Gundogan. And both are not viable to buy...because we have Cesc.

Yes, he can be put under pressure easily but Oscar can cope (and next season when he's stronger he'll be more able to).

[Rapkun 668]

Apart from his creative passing (when he's on form) what other apsect of his game actually stands out? He can be very sloppy in possession especially under pressure, he can't shield the ball at all (All that time he spent with the masters of the art of ball shielding Xavi and Iniesta counted for nothing), He can't dribble, He's very lightweight literally and in terms of his game play, His first overall passing can be inconsistent (I agree with styles here). It's fair to say he's one of the most limited high profile players around.

Very Harsh. Everyone can be sloppy under pressure but I personally think Cesc is the calmest player when he's being pressed, you often see players turn to him for a pass when we they need someone reliable to keep possession. Obviously he doesn't have the pace of Willian or Eden to help him or the Physical presence of Nemanja so a good pass is generally the best he can do under pressure. Still miles ahead of Mata in that aspect though.

He is no Iniesta but he can dribble, he would be a lot better at it if he had a bit more pace unfortunately. Also his overall passing has only regressed in the second part of the season imo.

Other than his passing ability, he runs effortlessly for 90 minutes pressing or making himself available. he is the king of width, vertical passes/runs/space occupation.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

4 more assists.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

why he is not in PFA TOTY is beyond me