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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: This player is so important for us
ANTONIO CONTE believes Cesc Fabregas is vital to Chelsea’s success.
Conte hails Chelsea players for showing 'great character'
The Spaniard has found starts hard to come by of late following Antonio Conte’s switch to a 3-4-3 system.
The Italian has often opted to play with Nemanja Matic and N’Golo Kante in the centre of midfield.
Fabregas started in Chelsea’s impressive 3-1 win over Manchester City last weekend, but was dropped to the bench for their 1-0 victory over West Brom yesterday.
Cesc Fabregas set up the assist for Diego Costa against West Brom
Antonio Conte praised the Spaniard's contribution
We all know his quality, it’s very clear
The 29-year-old came on as a substitute on 74 minutes for Victor Moses and had an immediate impact as he provided the assist for Diego Costa’s winner.
And Conte is well aware of the contribution Fabregas makes to his side.
“Cesc is an important player for us,” he told Chelsea’s website.
Cesc Fabregas celebrates with team-mate Diego Costa
“We all know his quality, it’s very clear. Today it was important to change the cards on the table and find a new solution to cut the point of reference for West Brom.
“I put on a player who is very good technically, and with a great personality.”
A win for Chelsea over Sunderland on Wednesday night (7.45pm) would make it 10 league wins on the trot.
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