One of the most creative footballers of all time, master of assists. Spanish playmaker Cesc Fabregas engaged with his followers on Twitter by starting a Q/A session (questions and answers).Interesting ideas and wonderings came Spaniards way and he was more than happy to indulge his fans.Q: Do you remember much of playing at Highbury? What was it like?A: Of course I do. How can I not? The stadium that I miss the most out of all. What a special place!Q: Most intelligent finisher have ever played with?A: Difficult but loved the way RVP finished his chances18 years ago today I made my full professional debut for @arsenal . A 16 years old that wanted to conquer the world. I don’t know where the time has has gone but feeling so blessed to have lived everything I experienced during this time. pic.twitter.com/0VE9WAbKMm— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) October 28, 2021 Q: Who’s the most under appreciated player you’ve ever played with?A: Alexander HlebQ: Thoughts on Tottenham, mate?A: HeheQ: Cesc, what do you think of the evolution of Barça’s youth (Ansu, Pedri, Gavi, Riqui, Nico …)? Do you think they can be the new golden generation of talents coming from La Masia?A: Of course! They need patience of the fans and a coach to make them grow.Q: Do you think that Barça’s situation is fixable in the short term?A: Football changes very fast. There are many examples, and some very recent ones, of how a manager can change a team with the same players in a short time. The chosen coach will be the key.Q: Your time at Barcelona were you ever happy about the false 9 role you played?A: I really enjoyed it and it worked very well but obviously it wasn’t where I wanted to play all the time. I’ve always seen myself as a midfielder.Q: The current football model, with such a tight schedule… Do you think it can be maintained or does this need a change of course?A: It has always been like this… I don’t understand why there is so much talk about this lately. There was a time because of COVID that had to be tightened but I have played 50 to 60 games per year my entire career.Q: Toughest player you played against while at Arsenal?A: Steven GerrardQ: what do you think think of Gerrard/Lampard comparison, and who would you prefer in your team?A: I hate comparisonsQ: Who’s your best false 9 right now?A: Firmino easyQ: Best stadium you’ve ever played at/atmosphere?A: Most probably Anfield. Loved playing there.Q: Would you have liked to play under Tuchel for this Chelsea team in your prime?A: Oh yes! We had great teams in my time at Chelsea but never had a squad as complete and talented as that one. 20 top players, a bit like Man City.Q: Thoughts on Andreas Christensen?A: What a player. Very underrated. He’s very shy and doesn’t make too much noise because he hardly makes mistakes.Q: What do you think of Timo Werner?A: He makes so many good runs but sometimes they either don’t see him or don’t play the pass. Looks fed up sometimes.Q: The toughest coach for you? (In a positive sense)A: Antonio ConteQ: 1 World Cup title or 5 CL titles?A: Everyone will have their own opinion. I just feel the World Cup is more special as it’s every 4 years and you play the best players of every country together. But again, 5 Champions League… I’ll be happy with just 1!!Q: What did you have in mind seconds before to shoot that penalty against Italy in 2008?A: Score or they will kill you back homeQ: What is the best group you have been a part of? With the best atmosphere?A: EURO 2008. One of the most special tournaments and moments that I have experienced both in sports and in human terms. Simply unrepeatable.Q: Which game do you have the best and worst memories??A: World Cup final the best. Champions League final the worst.Q: Would you have liked to play in Italy, and if so in which team?A: Never say neverQ: Which is your favourite moment with Monaco?A: My debut in Marseille and the come back vs PSG last seasonQ: How good will Tchouameni be?A: Very, very goodQ: Do you think about becoming a manager after you finish your career?A: Yes I doQ: When will you retire from professional football?A: I want to do minimum 20 years so do the mathSun, 31/10, 18.00: (4.80) BREST (1.70) MONACO (1.83)Fabregas collected as much as 214 assists in club football, with additional 36 playing for La Furia Roja. Considered one of the best passers ever by most of his teammates, former and current, Cesc is still trying to use his knowledge and talent as a Monaco player as pass it over to his younger colleagues who are trying to fight for the Champions League spots in Ligue 1.
