Tottenham’s Title Challenging Position Does Not Matter in the FA Cup, says Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas says that Tottenham being the title challengers for Chelsea in the Premier League does not change things when the two teams face each other in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend.


The match is a repeat of the semi-final that took place a few years ago. Back then, Chelsea managed a resounding 5-0 win over the illustrious London rivals. However, the probability of the same repeating is extremely low considering that Tottenham are one of the strongest defensive options in European football this season.

Cesc Fabregas Praises All-Action Midfielder For Transforming Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has praised his compatriot N’Golo Kante for being one of the outstanding players in the Chelsea team this season.


The Frenchman moved from Leicester City in the summer for around £ 32 million. He was signed by the blues on the back of an impressive campaign with Leicester City in which he managed to win the Premier League title with the unexpected outfit.Kante has proved that he was a vital member in the Leicester City team, as the reigning champions are now struggling down near the bottom of the table without the 25-year-old.

CONTE IMPRESSED WITH FABREGAS’ PERFORMANCE

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is impressed with the performance of playmaker Cesc Fabregas in recent Premier League fixtures.


The Spaniard used to rarely get chances to start games but his fate has changed of recent.

John Terry Admits Cesc Fabregas Has Been Unlucky This Season

Chelsea captain John Terry says that midfielder Cesc Fabregas is unlucky not to be playing regularly.


The Spaniard was a crucial factor in Chelsea winning the 2014-15 title. However, he was one of those players who suffered immensely during last season with poor form. This led to the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte arrived at his permanent replacement in the summer. The Italian has brought a new system to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea playing in a 3-4-3 formation unlike never before. The switch to this system has meant that a couple of players have found themselves on the sidelines, as the manager does not view them as great fits.

Surprisingly enough, CescFabregas wants to remain with Chelsea

CescFabregas was one of the high-profile figures that was considered to be available of being signed as the Spanish midfielder has been spending an alarming amount of time on the sidelines.


With the arrival of Antonio Conte to Chelsea, CescFabregas has been dropped to the bench on a more regular basis. The Spanish midfielder still does get plenty of time on the actual pitch but he mostly comes on as a substitute player more than anything else.

Fabregas Hits out at Critics After Winner against Sunderland

Cesc Fabregas has taken a swipe at his critics by saying that people quickly forget what some players can do.


The Spaniard has not been a regular first choice midfielder under Antonio Conte largely because of the shift in the formation. Chelsea have gone from playing 4-3-2-1 to a 3-4-3 system since September. It is the preferred formation for Conte and the shift has truly paid off with the club managing nine straight victories in the league.

Vincenzo Montella Rules out Cesc Fabregas for AC Milan

AC Milan manager Vincenzo Montella has ruled out of the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas since he may not be a great fit for the Italian outfit.


Transfer rumours surrounding the Spaniard have been going around for quite a number of weeks, as it has become clear that he does not figure in the plans of manager Antonio Conte. Fabregas has not been part of the Chelsea starting line-up since the Italian manager took over in the summer. It is a drastic fall in the status of the World Cup winner, although Conte says that he ishappy with the player’s professionalism.

FABREGAS TURNS DOWN CHINESE CLUB APPROACH

Indications from close quarters may mean that Cesc Fabregas, midfielder at Chelsea, would yet turn down another transfer move offer from a number of Chinese clubs.


Just recently, the 29-year old midfielder had turned down an offer from West Ham United especially following his lack of playing time at the Premier League games for Chelsea.

FABREGAS MISSES SPAIN CALL-UP AGAIN

Chelsea play maker Cesc Fabregas missed out of a call-up to the national team for World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Albania after Spain coach Julen Lopetegui ignored him.


The Spaniard was left out along with his club-mate Cesar Azpilicueta for the forthcoming international games.

Cesc Fabregas says he is totally convinced

Cesc Fabregas says he is totally convinced that he can match the level of the other Chelsea players.


If he hadn’t had that opinion about himself, he wouldn’t be in London at this point.

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