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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: This star player will be key for us for the rest of the season
ANTONIO CONTE has insisted Cesc Fabregas remains an important player in his plans at Chelsea for the season
Cesc Fabregas scores an incredible rabona goal
Cesc Fabregas has started just two league matchesfor Chelsea this season with Antonio Conte preferring to go with N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic as his midfield pairing.
The Spain international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent months amid rumours he is unhappy at his lack of game time.
Antonio Conte has ruled out Cesc Fabregas leaving the club in January
Cesc Fabregas has started just two league games this season
But Conte has consistently come out and said he regards Fabregas as a key member of Chelsea's squad.
And the Chelsea boss has been impressed with his form in the last two games before hinting he could play in tomorrow's match against Sunderland (7.45pm).
Antonio Conte has preferred Nemanja Matic and N'Golo Kante
“In football it is difficult to guarantee something, but in my opinion Cesc is an important player for us," Conte said.
"He played a key match against City, in the last game he came on very well during the game, tomorrow I haven’t decided the starting eleven but Cesc is always a good choice for me.”
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