Cesc Fabregas Fans

You know you occasionally get those interviews which fast becomes one of your favourites, well the recent interview that Cesc did for The Mirror was one of those for me. He talked about the pains of last season and how he has changed:

“I was really down last season. I couldn’t enjoy anything, everything was negative. I lost that passion for the game and was happier closed off at home. It’s a very odd feeling.

“To be ruled out for four months through injury was the worst period of my career – but I learned a great deal from that experience.

“I deal with things very differently now. After a game it used to take me hours to pick myself up – three hours or so to deal with a defeat. Nobody could talk to me. But now, just half an hour.Maybe the next day you walk around with a bit of a long face, but you’ve just got to look ahead and be positive.

“I don’t internalise now. I’ve got other things to distract me – my family, girlfriend, friends. I deal with criticism very differently now, whether it’s something I read in the press or hear from fans.Before my injury, I took it all far too personally. Now I just think, well, what are you going to do? I don’t allow it to get to me.

“I’m always making jokes, having fun, all day long. More and more I’m realising that life is to be enjoyed. You’re here today and gone tomorrow.”

When asked about a possible move to Barcelona in the future Cesc said:

“You can never say never, but I feel grateful, wanted, comfortable and important at Arsenal. Some people will never understand if I ever leave, but you have to feel comfortable with yourself.I’ve given my all for Arsenal. I’ve played when I’ve felt ill, and through injury. I even played in the Champions League a few hours after my grandfather died. I’m proud to be a part of this club, and I’ll always be proud of what I’ve done.

“Whatever happens, whether I’m here 15 years more or even retire here, there’ll be fans who don’t like the way you’ve played or don’t like you as a captain. I mean, there are people out there who complain about the way Messi plays!”

Cesc then went on to talk about the Arsenal initiation. XD

“The first time a player is called up and comes away with the squad, he has to get up in front of everyone at dinner and do a turn – sing a song, do a dance, make a speech – anything. Arsene loves that. It always makes him laugh.”

This interview was <3 I wonder what Cesc did during his initiation when he first joined.

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