Cesc Fabregas, the esteemed midfielder with a history at both Chelsea and Arsenal, recently shared insights on the contrasting managerial styles of Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.
Fabregas, who now has a stake in the Italian club Como, experienced the tutelage of both Mourinho and Wenger during his tenure in English football.
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A prodigious talent from Barcelona’s La Masia academy, Fabregas sought more senior-level playtime, leading to his acquisition by Arsenal at the tender age of 16. He quickly rose to prominence within Wenger’s squad.
After a stint back at Barcelona beginning in 2011, Fabregas was presented with a chance to rejoin Arsenal in 2014, which the club declined.
Subsequently, he signed with Chelsea, achieving considerable success, including two Premier League titles and a UEFA Europa League victory, before his departure in 2019.
In a conversation with Planet Premier League, Fabregas compared his experiences under Wenger and Mourinho.
He noted Wenger’s steadfast approach to his game strategy, irrespective of the match’s flow, in contrast to Mourinho’s adaptability and readiness to implement tactical changes.
Fabregas said via The Boot Room: “That’s very difficult to say but I think I gave you a great example about how Mourinho used to think [making lots of changes in games].”
“Arsene had his philosophy, he didn’t change as much as Mourinho in terms of how he wanted to win, he had his ideas and his plan and he believed in the players he had to achieve what we were working [on] during the week.”
“So he was not that flexible in this regard but again, what a coach, what a manager, and taking always the best of the young players which for me is the most difficult thing.”
In his debut season with Mourinho at Chelsea, Cesc Fabregas clinched both the Premier League and the League Cup. During his tenure with Mourinho, he took the field 69 times, contributing six goals and a notable 28 assists.
While at Arsenal, Fabregas secured an FA Cup title, although he did not receive a medal during the ‘Invincibles’ season.
Under Arsene Wenger’s guidance, he amassed 303 appearances, scoring 57 goals and providing 97 assists.
