the ultimate challenge of Cesc Fabregas
But where did Cesc Fabregas go? This is the question that AS Monaco supporters have been asking themselves since September 16, 2021. If this problem arises on the pitch, which it has therefore not trod on for more than six months, it arises less off green lawns. Between these interventions in the Spanish newspapers, on French television or on his twitter account where he is very active, the 2010 world champion, who has one of the highest salaries in Ligue 1, is omnipresent. Whether it’s to comment on the whistles against Lionel Messi against Real Madrid, Xavi’s Barça performance, what he thinks of Kylian Mbappé or simply to remember his good memories at Arsenal, Barça or with La Roja.
An important role in the ASM locker room
But Monegasque fans would also like to see him on the pitch. Unfortunately for them, Fabregas really had a dark year. Injured in September in the hamstrings, the former Arsenal star had all the trouble in the world to return. Also affected by COVID in January, the very experienced 34-year-old Spanish midfielder returned to form in February and was even aligned with a Rock team made up of young hopefuls from the academy and confirmed players against the Brentford reserve. in a friendly on February 23. After 76 minutes of play, there was therefore hope to see Fabregas return to the pro group over time. But a new injury, this time to the ankle after a blow received, quickly made him disenchanted to the great displeasure of Philippe Clément, who had yet to deprive himself of an important player in the locker room of AS Monaco, current 7th in League 1.
Because yes, if he does not play a lot, Fabregas retains all his aura in the Monegasque locker room. Playing the role of big brother in a very young pro group, the Spaniard is very listened to, as Aurélien Tchouaméni explained a short time ago. “Before you watched him in Barcelona and now you play with him. He did everything in the foot. I like that he advises me, even if we don’t play in the same position. Before Spain (in the Nations League, editor’s note), I sent him a message to find out more about their game, comment on a final, and he gave me lots of advice. » Same thing with Sofiane Diop: “We talk a lot and I ask him a lot of things, whether it’s about football or life in general. After my extension, Cesc mais congratulated me and said that it was nothing and that we had to prove even more, and this, day after day. When I see his career, I have additional motivation to emulate his journey.”
Show up before leaving the Rock
Back in training since the start of the week, Cesc Fabregas will still be a bit tight to claim a place in the group in Metz (30th day of Ligue 1). And there is no question of talking about holidays for the Monegasque midfielder at the end of the contract on June 30, as we have designated someone close to the player. “He wants to end his adventure on the Rock on a high note. Cesc still really has to give. He wants one last challenge and doesn’t want to hear about retirement.” According to our information, MLS and Gulf clubs are already in the running. After more than 800 pro games, it’s up to him to prove on the pitch that he still has something under his belt, he who began his immense career on October 28, 2003 with Arsenal…
I love this beautiful game ❤️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/GBYG5AZ57c
— Cesc Fabregas Soler (@cesc4official) March 28, 2022