Cesc Fàbregas believes Chelsea’s season is “being fucked” and admits he has suffered sleepless nights over the champions’ poor start to this campaign.

“The season is being fucked,” Fàbregas told Spanish media. “The results have not done justice to what we do on the pitch. We are doing things better but we’ve had no luck. We have to start winning now.”

Chelsea, who play Norwich on Saturday, lie 16th after 12 games with only three wins and 16 goals to their credit. Fàbregas insists the team stand four-square behind José Mourinho despite the slump.

“I cannot support him more than I am doing,” said the Spanish midfielder. “I am always saying he deserves it, 100%. We are not playing well but that does not mean we are not in favour of the manager or something like that.

“We want the club to be at the top and, someone like Mourinho who is having difficult times and the players, then you have to support each other and give your best.

“It has been really difficult. For me, the manager and some other players, we have always been lucky enough to play for big teams. Always trying to get to the top and always be fighting for things. In the Champions League we are still there.

“The FA Cup has not even started yet so it is all about the League, trying to be as high as we can around Christmas because then it will be a very, very tough time.”

Fàbregas said he was having difficulty sleeping at night. “Sometimes when I am at home, in bed, I wonder. You have your own thoughts and the manager will have his thoughts about what is going on and it is all about talking about things and putting this right all together.”