Iniesta or Xavi? No - Fabregas reveals best midfielder he's played with
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has made some surprising quotes while participating in an event for Puma.
Some of his quotes had a certain resentment towards his Barcelona past and the players and managers he worked with. For example, when asked who the best midfielder he’s played with is, Fabregas left out team-mates like Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets.
Here are some of the Spanish international’s answers…
BEST MANAGER
"Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger. Wenger was the most important, because he gave me a real chance to actually show what I can do when I was only 16. Mourinho took me after a difficult moment and he made me believe in myself again, a lot. He gave me a real chance and we won the Premier League, which is something I really, really wanted to do. For me, they are the two best coaches I have had."
BEST MIDFIELDER HE’S PLAYED WITH
"I had two years playing next to Flamini. He covered me and he covered so much ground. If I say Iniesta or Xavi, it is fantastic for the eyes, but it is not real for me. If I had to choose one, it would be between Gilberto Silva and Flamini.”
BIGGEST JOKER
“Gerard Pique - he is capable of slashing the tyres on your car.”
PRACTICAL JOKE
“In the European Super Cup against Porto. We went to eat and afterwards I had to give an interview about my first match. The took my keys and destroyed my room - it was completely destroyed.”
BEST PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER THIS YEAR
"It has to be either Jamie Vardy or Riyad Mahrez. I like players with real talent, who can make the difference anywhere on the pitch, and that is why I would choose Mahrez."
CONTE AT CHELSEA?
“I know he’s a winner, someone who wants to win. We will have to adapt to his tactics and I’m sure that after the European Championships we will have a good pre-season. I will try to help him and do the best I can so that Chelsea are up the top.”
