Cesc will not require surgery
Above is a clip of Cesc visiting a clinic in Barcelona to seek a second opinion on his injury. You can view another hq clip of him leaving and speaking with the media here.
Sport.es and EFE have reported that Cesc will not need to undergo surgery. So that is some good news. Cesc visited a specialist, Dr. Cujat, in Barcelona today and told media, “After consulting with the best doctor possible, we have decided not to operate. If it had been necessary I would have done so without hesitation, but the doctor does not recommend surgery, because I am young and have not damaged the meniscus.”
An optimistic Cesc added, “My intention is to return as soon as possible to help my team-mates. I will endeavor to return as soon as possible as there is nothing I like more than playing football.
“It’s my first serious injury and it had to happen some day. You can not always be injury free. Now I must remain optimistic and look to the future.”
He also said that he bore Xabi Alonso no hard-feelings, “Xabi has been very concerned for me. He came to see me after the game and we have been exchanging messages. He even called me before my consultation with the doctor. These things happen in football, Xabi is a great friend of mine.”
Sport.es reports that Cesc will spend his Christmas with friends and family in Barcelona for the first time since joining Arsenal. So that is a slight silver-lining for him! We hope he has a great Christmas!
Cesc ruled out until April 2009
Arsene Wenger has given a press conference and advised that Cesc’s injury will rule him out of playing until April 2009. Here are his comments from Arsenal.com
“The news is not good because it is a partial rupture of the medial knee ligament which is taking three to four months injury time,” revealed Wenger at his pre-match press conference. “We count four, we know he will be working very hard to come back earlier but I count four months.
“How much [we will miss him] is difficult to say, the only thing we can say for sure is that we will miss him of course. We have to find a way to compensate for the fact he will not be on the pitch, and give everybody a bit more. I am sure we can deal with it. When he comes back he can help us to get over the line in the final months.
“The challenge [by Alonso] was fair and honest, I have no problem with it. It is exactly what I have said many times, it is the kind of thing you accept in the game that can happen. I don’t feel there was any intention to hurt, it was purely accidental.
“The first really difficult period [for Fabregas] is the first six weeks, when you are in a brace and cannot move at all. You cannot practise. When they take the brace off, you can have rehabilitation and be busy all day. It is a massive blow because Cesc is a competitor who wants to play every day. If you play six games in a week he will want to play six games.
“It is a blow [to lose him] of course, but we can show we have the strengths to deal with it. Of course it is a blow to lose Fabregas in the middle of the season – for four months – but it is a good opportunity to show we can deal with it and have the needed strengths.” You can watch his press conference here.
Let’s all hope Cesc has a swift recovery. Also, let’s hope that he and his loved ones are still able to enjoy a merry Christmas despite this bad news.
If you would like to send a ‘get well soon’ message to Cesc I would suggest that you send a message via the contact page of Cesc’s official site or alternatively email contacte@cescfabregassoler.com. I will also gather up all of the nice comments that you leave here and send them through to the official site later. The official site is run by Cesc’s family. They may not have the time to respond to each message, but they can let Cesc know that he was in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
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Hi. I`m a girl from Iran. I`ve just 16 years old & I like football just because of U ! I see all of your matches & hope the victory 4 U & your teams (Arsenal & Spain). But now I want to say ” HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU my dear! ” It`s 4.5.2009 & it`s your 22th celebrate. I hope the bests 4 U always. ” Te Amo, Mi Amor!” Bye Bye
Farzane
May 4, 2009
hello.I like what cesc said.he is very kind…in iran a lot of people like him.I sad fter that I find cesc injured.I hope that cesc come to playe very soon.good bye.
fazaleh
December 27, 2008
I felt most upset today. Strange huh. There was something about watching the team come out without Cesc and the whole injury and how long it will be before he plays again just hit me and then of course with the late equaliser. I just really feel our season is hopeless now.
Anyway…hope you had a good xmas… this is a nice site btw…
ella
December 26, 2008
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
miles
December 25, 2008
Get well soon Cesc! If you get the chance please tell Arsene to buy in January. Thanks. God bless you!
manu
December 25, 2008
We are very sorry to hear that Cesc is injured. We will miss him a lot! Hopefully he will be fit again soon and he will have this time to clear his mind, relax and come back better than ever!! Merry Christmas to Cesc and his family
The Chong family
Chong family
December 25, 2008
I know what you mean Plu. I was thinking the same!
To everyone who posted get well comments/messages for Cesc – I sent them though to the official site and they have actually posted them on Cesc’s official site, so that is nice! If anyone else wants to leave a message you can use the link above or e-mail contacte@cescfabregassoler.com or post a comment and we’ll send it through when we can!
Merry Christmas
Rose
December 24, 2008
Lol. That video made me laugh. It’s crazy- the amount of reporters in that clinic. No way would reporters follow you into a clinic in England. Lol. It looked like he found it pretty amusing too. ^^
Glad to see he is happy. XD
And his first xmas in Spain since joining Arsenal. That must be pretty exciting for him.
plu
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas to Cesc and to everyone. Good luck with your recovery!!
Naroj
December 24, 2008
Thanks for the videos! He is smiling so all will be well soon! He has right thinking to heal fast!!
~meri
December 24, 2008
Cesc is the best! I hope I can be like him one day. He is a perfect football player I hope we see him soon at the Emirates
Edu
December 24, 2008
It’s terrible news.Moved by the fans’ words above.Happy Cesc will come back,strong Cesc have to be stand by our side.
cecilia
December 24, 2008
Get well soon Cesc! Have a Merry Christmas and may all good things happen for you in 2009!!
isar
December 24, 2008
It is terrible to have lost our mvp but I hope the rest of the team will have extra motivation to try and win something for Cesc and that when he comes back he will be able to help us win a trophy!
Get well soon Cesc!
aro
December 24, 2008
Thanks for the video Cescs pretty fast on his crutches hes got that down! It’s great that hes staying optimistic and I guess the time will pass quickly and before we know it he’ll be back!
Hopefully Arsene can find a way to make us competitive. It’s really important we get behind the team now.
jas
December 24, 2008
I agree mj, if Cesc can be optimistic then his fans should follow his lead. I was angry at first (like at Alonso), then when I saw Cescy was smiling in those pics/video even though he has a knee injury, it made me feel alot better.
Jaguar
December 24, 2008
Get well soon Cesc! You will be missed and it will be impossible for anyone to fill your boots because you are one of a kind! Have a merry Christmas – Lola J
lola15
December 24, 2008
Yeah Bri you can see his dad in the video… He does seem pretty happy all things considered… And it’s great he won’t need an operation.
Now I just have to pray for the team and hope they can keep Arsenal in 4th at the very least. I guess it’s going to be interesting to see what happens in the window. I guess if Cesc can stay optimistic I should try and do the same
mj
December 24, 2008
He seems in good frame of mind in the video! He is very strong! I would feel sorry for myself lol I’m glad the media help him find his way too but they should give him more space too
snap
December 24, 2008
He seems in remarkably good spirits given the situation he is in. I think I’d be hitting people with my crutches if I was in his position but then er Cesc is a nicer person than me I’m sure!!
Is that his Dad you can see in the background near the end? I’m glad he won’t need surgery less potential for problems I would think. Not that I know anything about such things…
bri
December 24, 2008
Thank you Rose! And thank you for the video it made me feel a lot better just to see him smile
siew lan
December 24, 2008
Your english is very good Siew Lan, really it is clear what you are trying to say! I have collected up all the nice comments and sent them through. If there are any more later I’ll send them tomorrow.
Hi DC Wash. I will do – but one thing I should probably have said before is that although that contact page on the official site says ‘under construction’ it does work if you send a message a little ‘ok’ message comes up btw.
Rose
December 24, 2008
The gunners won’t have the same fire power without you Cesc! Please get better soon and come back cos we need you!
junie
December 24, 2008
Damn. We will miss Cesc he so important to our team I can not begin to tell!!
Get well soon matador. I hope you coming back to a stronger team with much improvement and then you can win things with Arsenal!!
kim li
December 24, 2008
oh noooo this so sad
my english is no good but I want to say to Cesc take your time be 100% well and healthy and come back to the pitch when ready for us fan will be patient and will be 100% behind you for recovering well! God Bless you Cesc!!
siew lan
December 24, 2008
A cruel blow. It will be tough for Cesc. He has a fitness level that he has built over years. Six weeks in a brace will result in significant muscle loss in that area and significant loss of fitness. I am sure he has the discipline and the determination to get back to top condition very quickly but it will be tough.
If you don’t mind passing my sympathies and best wishes along with everyone elses I would appreciate it. I was not confident that the page on the official site was working? Probably just me being a luddite.
DC Wash
December 24, 2008
Hi Tuty, Rose posted a link to the official site if you click on the link to the contact page above it will take you to the official site at cescfabregassoler.com and you can navigate from there.
Yes, it has been very bad news but at least he won’t need surgery so that is something positive at least.
sam
December 24, 2008
What a blow. Words can’t even begin to describe just how gutted, disappointed, depressed and sad I am. I could feel my heart sinking and break when I read the news.
What’s Cesc’s official website please?
Tuty
December 24, 2008
goddammit! Not our season.
Cesc is a fighter. He’ll come through this. I hope gooners will have patience and keep the faith with Wenger through this time. That’s my main concern to be honest with ya. Cesc will bounce back he’s young and he’s made of the right stuff but Arsene is under-fire and this is going to place tremendous pressure on him. I hope fans will show Arsene some support.
NY-Gunner
December 24, 2008
sh*t. shoot me now. That’s us buggered for another season. Our luck is just hard to believe really.
Dear Cesc
I have huge respect for you as a player there have been few who have had your talent. You have always been a joy to watch. Your absence will be felt and your return will be celebrated. Take it easy man.
Jordy (Alberta, Canada)
jordy
December 23, 2008
Get well soon Captain Cesc!! I glad he no need operation!
Luci
December 23, 2008
I don’t know jlo, recovery times are always estimates, no two people are the same all we can do is hope it goes as well, if not better, than expected. I added some photos an hour or two ago and at least he looks like he is in good spirits so that’s a plus.
mj
December 23, 2008
ugh! waaaaah! I don’t know what to say.
I was hoping it would just be a few weeks.
4 months he’ll be back? or 4 mths he be working on training and getting match fit? Cos we won’t really see him till next season if soooo and that’s just……. soooooooooo baaaad
I wish him a good recovery and may everything go according to plan and heal the way it should with no complicatins
jlo
December 23, 2008
So sorry to hear about your injury Cesc. You will be missed by everyone at the club you are such an important part of. We know you will come back better than ever!
Wishing Cesc and his whole family a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. Feliz Navidad
The Toms family
karen_toms
December 23, 2008
oh noooooooooo! I cant believe!! So sad!!
Get well soon Captin Cesc I miss you already. Hope you will get better fast and that you won’t be too sad. Remember we all love you!!
leila
December 23, 2008
I’ll send a message through the official site.
I do hope Arsene will strengthen the squad but even so it is probably too late for this season now. I mean this is a team of individuals with no cohesive partnerships and bringing in new players is not going to change that fundamental issue, as partnerships take time. Nevertheless we need additions but we need them and Cesc, not instead of. I guess 2009/2010 is going to have to be our season now.
I hope the captain has a good recovery and as others have said hopefully it will be a good time to re-charge his batteries.
nzgooner
December 23, 2008
The main thing is he gets fit and healthy again now. Poor Cesc he loves playing football he will really miss it and I know I will really miss him playing. I hope everything goes as well as possible for his recovery.
mj
December 23, 2008
Dear Cesc, You will come back even stronger! You are brave and you will overcome this challenge. We believe in you! I pray for your health and happiness Captain!
~meri
December 23, 2008
Cesc is a wonderful player who has always been a real credit to Arsenal. We will miss him as a player and as a captain. We wish him the best possible recovery
The Wilson family
db10
December 23, 2008
Wow. What a xmas gift for him huh. I remember him saying he doesn’t want to talk to people when he’s injured- 4 months out is really going to upset him. I really hope he does get better soon.
As for Arsenal- cesc was the only positive thing of our midfield.We can also see without cesc, how our team lacks creativity. Now with him gone, how the heck is our midfield going to survive 4 months? Wenger said this injury was probably going to make him look at the tranfer window, so I guesshe realises that Arsenal have been riding their luck with cesc in midfield, and now we do need someone to replace him for a bit. But will there really be anyone good availale in january for the best price? As much as I love the young players coming through, I don’t see how they can play for 4 months as cesc’s replacement. And denilson…he’s not creative enough.
That said, theo will be back in feb, eduardo in january, and rosicky in march, hopefully.
That means he also misses the cl. I was really hoping we would be able to get far in the cl, and I’m still hoping our current team will be able to….
I’ll send a message later.
plu
December 23, 2008
Get well soon Cesc! I will really miss you and so will Arsene and the team! Take good care of you xoxo
jilli
December 23, 2008
Hello
what a bad news
We will all miss you captain & miss your handsome face in the pitch & your Huge role for sure ….
Dont worry you will hopefully get recovered as soon as you wish … & actually it’s a chance for you to catch up with your family & friends man ,soo cheer up
…
Wish you happy time with your family Cescie ..
Get well soon …
Regards ; Fab princess
FAB ME >>>>
December 23, 2008
it`s sooooo saaaaaad ooooh my god :S:S:S
hope dear Cesc will recover smoothly
Arsenal were not the equivalent of something you, my commander
ahmed love love love u cesc
December 23, 2008
Oh my god. Till April is a long time. But it’s good to know Cesc has remained positive so far and he has people around him to support him.
I’d like to join miLa in wishing Cesc the best recovery from his fans here in Singapore. You’re really in my prayers Cesc love.
rummba
December 23, 2008
……I must admit to not wanting to know, not wanting to believe the articles were right! …..I hoped and prayed that the SPORT article was wrong , even though I suspected it wasn’t….*sighs*
….Well we can learn something from Cesc & Eduardo and the others….. head up , push forward , don’t look back …. on the bright side……Cesc can go home for the holidays….I bet its been years since he’d spent “The festival of the Three Kings” in Barcelona …….
Happy Holidays all…..
I’m off to cry and wallow a while longer before curling up in a lifeless, dejected ball …. bring on Aston Villa, sniffle, sniffle :’(
Robbie96
December 23, 2008
it’s a disaster
bubbaaaa
December 23, 2008
Sad news, as someone who has had an injury that took 5 months to recover from in my ow life a couple of years ago, I know it will be a frustrating and difficult time for him but he’ll come through no doubt.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas Cesc and a great 2009. Time to get in a few extra box sets and a stack of books. Take it easy, rest and recuperate. You are just at the beginning of your career, the best is yet to come with so much to look forward too. This is just a temporary set back and you’ll be back soon. See you then!
fonz
December 23, 2008
Hi Tess, yes it’s hard to stay optimistic in the face of so much bad news.
One thing I haven’t posted and when I get a chance later I’ll post a translation is that Sport.es did mention that Cesc’s mother was in London and was at the Liverpool game and was spending Christmas with him, so I’m sure he has lots of support and people around him taking good care of him so that’s good.
Rose
December 23, 2008
I’ll send a message later Rosie…for now can I just say F**K Things are looking pretty bleak. I really hope Arsene can work a miracle as no one wants Cesc to be playing in the UEFA Cup next year
I also felt he was really shaping up to be a positive captain… my heart goes out to the guy couldn’t have happened at a worse time 
TA
December 23, 2008
maybe like wat Samantha had wrote; Cesc should take this chance to do wat a normal 21-year old teenager should do – enjoy himself..
have plenty of good rest & recharge ur ‘battery’ before coming back to lead Arsenal to glory again!!
i also hope dat Cesc will be optimistic juz like Eduardo in terms of his recovery – be positive thinking, happy & calm thru-out da entire recovery process.. who knows; he may come back in less than 4 mths.. hehehe..
to sum up my post; Cesc shd take this chance to really take a break from football & enjoy himself while recuperating.. we; being Cesc & Gunners fans will alwaz be rite behind supporting him!!
crazygal_miLa
December 23, 2008
Well there’s not much to say,,, no point getting too down-hearted or panicking,,, it’s happened and we’ll have to hope for the best.
Get well soon Cesc, you are a great player one of the very best I’ve had the privilege to watch and I’m looking forward to many better seasons ahead! Hang in there.
George
December 23, 2008
I’m just gutted. I don’t know how we resurrect our season and 4th never looked so uncertain.
Anyway
Here’s wishing Cesc a quick recovery! He will be missed and we will be looking forward to when he can come back and be better than ever!
max
December 23, 2008
this is so frustrating. I mean I love Arsenal and Cesc but I just cannot see them winning anything this season especially without cesc… terrible feeling. Cesc is the core of the team and we all depend on him so much– you could see how the team did against mancity…so imagine our “super-creative-midfield” with song & denilson for the next 4 months.
really glad about it. =D
but… you have to say that he’s just got so much class, taking EVEN things like THAT positively, or at least trying it…
I hope he’ll recover soon… what a joy it would be to see him play again!!
tess
December 23, 2008
Dear Cesc,
Just want to let you know that you’re in all us gooners thoughts, hearts and prayers and we’re all hoping and wishing for your speedy recovery. This must be extremely frustrating for you, but if possible, stay strong and be positive!
I remember an interview you gave to Football Focus a few weeks back about how much you admired Eduardo because he was able to remain happy and calm about his injury. We all hope you’ll have the same spirit as him and work hard towards your comeback!
Look on the bright side; here’s the time for you to rest, recharge and in a few months, return to the pitch where you belong as Arsenal captain
As for Arsenal, don’t worry. To coin a common phrase, “Arsene knows.”
Rest well, take your mind off football for a bit (if possible) and get back to having fun like a normal 21-year-old. We all love you, hot stuff!
Love,
Samantha.
samantha
December 23, 2008
It is so sad.
J hope dear Cesc will recover smoothly.
Wishing Cesc n family a merry christmas n happy new year despite of this.
Please remember that whatever happened…we love you n will be missing you.You will be in our hearts n prayers always.We will be waiting for your return.
My family n friends in Malaysia send good wishes n all of us love you Cesc.GET WELL SOON.
emma
December 23, 2008
thanks MJ!!
i juz hope my wishes is being conveyed to Captain Cescy..
watever it is; we da fans will alwaz be behind him..
GO Captain Cesc!!
crazygal_miLa
December 23, 2008
*cries* That’s a lovely message MiLa
I’ll just add a ditto as I’m lost for words like bri. A partial rupture… I really didn’t think it was that bad. Poor Cesc 
mj
December 23, 2008
I don’t have the words… this is just such bad news
bri
December 23, 2008
i’m sad to hear dat Captain Cescy wil be out till April 2009..
from me & my whole family in S’pore; i’ll like to wish him a Speedy Recovery!! i hope dat ur road to recovery will be a smooth-sailing one..
my prayers & thoughts goes out to him & may he return to Arsenal squad wif loads of passion, vision & skills which can bring Arsenal to glory next year!!
Go Captain Cesc!!
crazygal_miLa
December 23, 2008
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! That’s just so terrible poor Cesc
jas
December 23, 2008
Wenger’s quote almost choked me up…it sounded so hopeless: “I am sure we can deal with it and when he comes back he can help us to get over the line in the final months.”
It’s kinda like he’s saying “Well, this season was good. Better luck next time.”
I hope he (Cesc) makes a full recovery and has a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Jaguar
December 23, 2008