Cesc Fabregas says it’s harder than ever for the ‘more talented’ players to shine in England (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes the Premier League favours brawn over brain and says it’s harder than ever for the ‘more talented’ players to succeed.

The Spaniard spent eight years at Arsenal before re-joining Barcelona in 2011 but he returned to the Premier League three years later with Chelsea.

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Fabregas was phenomenal during his debut season at Stamford Bridge but he struggled during his second season at the club and is now behind Nemanja Matic and N’Golo Kante in the pecking order.

Kante, in particular, has been outstanding for the Blues this term but Fabregas remains a fans’ favourite in west London.


N’golo Kante has thrived under Antonio Conte this season (Picture: Getty)

Conte favours energy in the middle of his midfield and Fabregas believes it’s a trend across the Premier League – where the ‘more talented’ players find it more difficult to shine.



‘I don’t think my physical abilities are the best – I’m not the quickest, I’m not the strongest, I’m not the sharpest, so you have to be ahead of the game if a player like me wants to succeed in football,’ said Fabregas.

‘That’s what makes me very proud because right now everyday you see less talent and more power and players running around.

‘To be a football player today if you are very strong or you run a lot or stuff like that it’s easier. ‘Today it’s more difficult for the more talented players to succeed.’That’s why I’m grateful and that’s why I try to get even better because football is growing in a way that before I don’t think it was.’ MORE: ‘Ridiculous’ Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola slammed over treatment of Daniel Sturridge and Sergio Aguero