Cesc Fàbregas

[Luftstalag14]

Apart from Cesc magnificent performance, I couldn't help but notice Sergi Roberto is a great partner to play alongside Cesc. Roberto has great workrate to cover for Cesc and allow him the freedom up front to do his game.

They are so complementary together because they play the inverse to the Xavi/Iniesta pairing. With a trio of Busi, Iniesta and Xavi, Xavi plays on the right deep, while Iniesta plays on the left forward.
Now with a trio of Busi, Cesc and Roberto, Roberto can play deeper, but on the left, while Cesc plays the forward role, but on the right.

Roberto obviously does not have the game control of Xavi, however he has massive workrate, is no slouch on the ball, and has projection. The Cesc/Roberto pairing can be more defensive and more direct on attack.

 

[Luftstalag14]

Martino: "I've talked to Cesc, I explained him my idea. Of course we want him to stay, he's one of the best in the squad, so it's up to him"


Maybe there is some truth to the Cesc to United rumours :icon_neutral:

What???

 

[BarcaGirl]

Martino: "Sign another player if Cesc leaves? If it depends on me, he'll stay, and I believe he will, so I didn't yet think about that."

 

[Hamzah]

That quote isn't so promising. It shouldn't even be discussed.

 

[Luftstalag14]

Martino: "Sign another player if Cesc leaves? If it depends on me, he'll stay, and I believe he will, so I didn't yet think about that."

Is this from the post-game press conference?

 

[Ryan_Cule]

tv3 tried to question him after the match regarding united. he straight forward avoided them and left. And we know at mixed zone, no one avoids tv3.

 

[BarcaGirl]

Yes.

 

[ThwiX]

tc3 tried to question him after the match regarding united. he straight forward avoided them and left. And we know at mixed zone, no one avoids tv3.

So he's not denying the rumours? Don't like where this is going..

 

[Aasim]

That means Tata wants him to stay but the board don't mind selling him as a decent offer has been put in..

Cesc's decision. I'll think he'll stay.

 

[desoe]

Maybe it was a bad idea to bench him again

 

[Galning]

if Cesc leaves.

 

[Maria]

if Cesc leaves.

And Tito gave him as an example after Thiago left.

 

[Ode to Django]

I've put serious money on him staying

That little fucker, must stay

 

[barca1899]

if Cesc leaves.

We'll still have the "patient" midfielder

 

[Maria]

If he leaves I hope we buy Oliver Torres.