Cesc Fàbregas

[Pizy 17,969]

It's sad to say, but Barca may have been proved right in getting rid. Perhaps that first half he had for us was a purple patch? Maybe this is his true level now. He'll play a nice pass or two here and there but otherwise gets bossed or is anonymous.

It's hard watching him trying to chase after other midfielders or defending a player receiving the ball because he's so painfully slow. It's just plain frustrating watching him misplace even simple passes. He gives the ball away constantly.

He seriously looks like one of those mid-late 30 year old players like Gerrard or Lampard who simply cannot do the things he once did. By far the most worrying area in my opinion. At least we have Baba to replace Ivanovic. We have no one who can offer anything near what Cesc gave us last season. Ramires/Mikel/RLC probably won't COMBINE for 18 PL assists for the remainder of their careers, much less in a single season.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

It's sad to say, but Barca may have been proved right in getting rid. Perhaps that first half he had for us was a purple patch? Maybe this is his true level now. He'll play a nice pass or two here and there but otherwise gets bossed or is anonymous.

It's hard watching him trying to chase after other midfielders or defending a player receiving the ball because he's so painfully slow. It's just plain frustrating watching him misplace even simple passes. He gives the ball away constantly.

He seriously looks like one of those mid-late 30 year old players like Gerrard or Lampard who simply cannot do the things he once did. By far the most worrying area in my opinion. At least we have Baba to replace Ivanovic. We have no one who can offer anything near what Cesc gave us last season. Ramires/Mikel/RLC probably won't COMBINE for 18 PL assists for the remainder of their careers, much less in a single season.

Wouldn't surprise if this is true. Cesc has been playing since 16 and I read comments from Barca fans that he peaked at 23/24. Maybe it's true. Why we should assume that he will be playing beyond 30s ?

Not get carried away now but I've seen enough to say that he's kinda luxury player. He has role to play, right, but he was another quick fix. When we couldn't break Sunderland's and Norwich's buses at the end of 13/14 season what we want to buy ? Someone to break those buses. What we can buy ? Cesc, he's available. Okey, let's buy Cesc.

His presence solves certain problems but creates anothers. Mourinho now pick the least solid midfield he ever had. Cesc is no long term solution, just like Azpilicueta wasn't to left-sided worries.

[Styles 9,790]

We're going to have this turtle waddling about in midfield for the next few years because he's too big a name to be dropped. Such a depressing thought.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

FFS he was always like that except that he shined against small teams in the past and now he cant do even that.

[lionsden 4,689]

Hes still doing his best Houdini impression, I see.

[zakhov 253]

Hes still doing his best Houdini impression, I see.

He can't beat Ivanovic though. The hands tied behind my back act is gold. It's like watching Gallagher smashing melons.

[didierforever 7,349]

ohhhhh... now i understand.

cesc and iva always train together. so basically, no one gets past iva in training. and cesc looks decent too getting all the time and space in the world. awesome.

[Jase 43,479]

Waiting for him to turn up post-Christmas.....

[kellzfresh 7,226]

Dp

[kellzfresh 7,226]

Only one successful pass in the Everton box out of only 3 attempted. And he played behind the striker Why doesn't he try to send early passes to costa again??? Is he afraid of creating chances???

[Nuski 7]

Luis Aragones said about Cesc "He's a player with a great quality, with enough capacity for he could become in one top, but he is himself his worst enemy".

[FabHazard 655]

Had a look over redcafe....They are calling him footballing fraud!

[hamad138 190]

Had a look over redcafe....They are calling him footballing fraud!

currently I agree

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

So lazy, slow, inaccurate. I get this, he can't defend but he's offensive play is poor. First touch ?

The guy is next Ivanovic, has to be kicked out of the team.

Bring Charlie Colkett on. Lol.

[kellzfresh 7,226]

He has been reading my posts, he started sending so many passes to the running players today and reduced his sideways passing.

Keep passing straight to costa and he'll eventually get you an assist.

His defending is still poo

[yuvala 2,167]

Not a lot of change from him even though he got the goal and assist.

[iceboy 992]

This is what I call a good performance

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Great performance from him. Looked much better out there with Oscar and RLC alongside him.