The Italian’s tactical system requires midfielder’s to have high work-rate, stamina and energy, which some may claim Fabregas lacks but the former Arsenal midfielder has been knocking on the door with his recent displays off the bench. But Conte has refused to guarantee that Fabregas will keep his place in the Chelsea first-team after his brace at Leicester.The Spain worldwide scored twice in extra time to ensure his side progressed to the fourth round of the EFL Cup after his side saw out a 2-2 draw in normal time.
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Fabregas appreciates his two-goal salvo might not be enough to win a starting spot at Emirates Stadium.
Terry missed Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat against Liverpool FC last week, as well as Chelsea’s 4-2 EFL Cup win over Leicester City.
Fabregas, 29, took the opportunity to remind Conte of his qualities by scoring a brace, including the match victor in extra time.
“But, with Kante in the team, Chelsea have a player who does that side of the game really well, so I can understand why many Chelsea fans want to see Fabregas start against the Gunners and increase their attacking threat”, Gullit added.
“For [Nemanja] Matic, who is the opposite of me, he wants him to be better offensively”.
“I appreciated the attitude and commitment of my players”.
“Real Madrid? Maybe they called me or maybe not”.
“Hopefully I can open his eyes and make him see that I deserve to play”.
Everton was dumped out 0-2 at home by Norwich City, for whom Steve Naismith and Josh Murphy scored, while Bournemouth suffered a 2-3 home loss to Preston North End, with Simon Makienok bagging a hat-trick, including an extra-time victor.
Okazaki flicked in a header from the tightest of angles in the 17th minute after a cross from the right was bounced twice by Chelsea defense in the box.
Preston striker Simon Makienok bagged a hat-trick including an extra-time victor to help them past Bournemouth.
The striker told the club’s official site: “For me, scoring two goals is important because I’m a striker”.
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Newcastle United progressed with a 2-0 victory at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, having lost to the same side by the same scoreline in the Championship on Saturday.
