'When I don’t play I’m sad' - Fabregas airs frustration over Chelsea game time

The Spain international struggled to earn a regular spot under Antonio Conte earlier in the season but insists he will continue to fight for his place.

Cesc Fabregas admits a lack of game time at Chelsea early in the 2016-17 campaign left him “sad”.
The Spain international was a regular at Stamford Bridge after returning to English football in the summer of 2014.

He appeared 47 times across all competitions in a debut campaign with the Blues which ended with Premier League and League Cup successes.

Another 48 outings were made last term, with Fabregas’ creativity embraced by Jose Mourinho and Guus Hiddink.

The World Cup winner, however, slipped out of favour after seeing Antonio Conte inherit the managerial reins.