Exclusive: Fabregas replies Legit.ng after report his former-teammate plans to punch him
- Fabregas has responded to a report from Legit.ng about Hleb's funny plot to punch him when Chelsea welcome BATE Borisov at Stamford Bridge in the Europa League
- The Chelsea midfielder saw the funny side of the comments
- Fans on Fabregas' Twitter handle also reacted to his post
Cesc Fabregas has reacted to a post published on Legit.ng on how his former Arsenal teammate Alexander Hleb would jokingly punch him when they meet tonight in the Europa League.
Chelsea will face BATE Borisov at Stamford Bridge in the Europa League as Fabregas is set to reunite with his former teammate.
The Spanish midfielder saw the fun side of the tweet posted by Legit.ng on Thursday, October 25, as he said: "That’s nice Alex ��" on his official Twitter page @Cesc4official
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Fans who witnessed the duo during their spell with the Gunner from 2005 to 2008 also shared memories of both attacking midfielders.
One fan named Calum tweeted he missed the attacking trio of Fabregas, Hleb and Thomas Rosicky.
"Hleb, Cesc and Rosicky. Man I miss those days".
Matt Grifiths who could remember the duo never won a trophy during their three-year spell together under former manager Arsene Wenger said: "Yeah, we won loads of trophies with those guys playing".
Another follower named Henry Issam recalled the season Arsenal lost in the Champions League and League Cup final.
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He believed if Matheiu Flamini and Hleb stayed the club would have won at least a trophy.
"Football ain’t all about winning trophies but also giving emotions to the fans who watch the team at the stadium or on tv. And this 2007/2008 team did that and surely could have competed had both Flamini & Hleb stayed at the club the following season."
Adam Izlam wants Farbregas back into the squad should Aaron Ramsey who is yet to sign a new deal departs the Emirates.
"Come @Arsenal at @aaronramsey 's place . Still you are one of my all time favourite footballer. .. @cesc4official"
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb has joked he will punch his former teammate Cesc Fabregas when Chelsea face off with Bate Borisov in the Europa League.
The pair were teammates with the Gunners from 2005 to 2008 and they failed to win a trophy, losing in Champions League and League Cup finals.
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Source: Legit.ng