Cesc Fàbregas

[Henrique 9,133]

I'm not a big fan of Fabregas. I still think its weird to see him wearing a Chelsea shirt. I don't think he is a match winner. For a team who had the likes of Ballack and specially Lampard in the past, Fabregas looks unexciting. His untouchable status must change next season.

[Johnny Kills 164]

I'm not a big fan of Fabregas. I still think its weird to see him wearing a Chelsea shirt. I don't think he is a match winner. For a team who had the likes of Ballack and specially Lampard in the past, Fabregas looks unexciting. His untouchable status must change next season.

I agree with most of what you're saying but who else is capable of splitting the defense with a pass? Hazard..... that's it. And that's not even his style as he obv prefers to dribble. The bolded part as well - Henrique there has to be a better alternative if that's going to be the case. If he's in shit form than the alternative can't be Mikel or Ramires. We need an upgrade at CM still. It's as simple as that.

[dmode 113]

I don't see why Fabregas cannot perform in big games. He made huge assists and played great in the biggest games of all - WC and Euro finals and semi finals. But he can't contribute anything if our strategy is to hoof the ball and hope for the best. A build up play from back is required to get the best out of him. Someone who was that good of a form cannot change overnight

[The Skipper 20,609]

Someone who had a big part to play in his countries WC + Euros victories cannot be seen as a big game flop IMO.

It really isn't his fault that we set up the way we do in big matches.

[Oscar 441]

Don't think koke and cesc would be an ideal pairup.

I highly doubt Cesc is going to make the midfield in spain, so, why do you guys think that cesc and koke will be paired up together and can flourish?

Both are slow. Koke is more physical and works harder, but he's still slow.

Both are set peice kings. Matic will die with both of them going forward.

[Barbara 15,149]

Come on, mate, time to shine again!!!!!!!!

[OhMalouda 10]

I'd love to see him go back to the type of player he was at the start of the season. The second half has definitely showed signs of his Barcelona days, being a bit of a whinge. C'mon Cesc!

[didierforever 7,349]

please show the early season form. dont want a bump today and give city some hope. need him to step up today

[didierforever 7,349]

so.. just think that the "bandwagoners" were right.

[dmode 113]

Awful first half. Pretty good second half. Still not enough from him, may be sit out a couple of games ?

[The Skipper 20,609]

He was awful today (apart from a 15-20 minute spell in the second half). Hope he picks it up from now though, really liked what he showed in that 15-20 minute spell in the second. He plays like that and we tick so much more as a team.

[Laugh1ngMan 393]

one of the worst performances of the season from any midfield player imo

[Stats 7,141]

Unlike some people in here, I don't think he was awful. He made a few errors but he also showed al ot more than some of the players on the pitch. You saw signs of his excellent passing. Not a great game, not a poor game. But he definitely needs to regain his early season form.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Scared of players running at him, scared of shooting. Scared

[iseah100 5,612]

Worst performance of the season from him today. Just plain awful.