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EPL: Arsenal star is likened to Gunners legend by Fabregas, emphasizing their intelligence and boundless abilities
Cesc Fabregas recently shared his thoughts on Declan Rice, comparing him to former Arsenal player Gilberto Silva.
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The Spaniard highlighted Rice’s importance to the Gunners, emphasizing his contributions to the team since joining last summer.
Fabregas drew parallels between Rice and Silva, praising the latter’s intelligence, positioning, and communication skills on the field.
He mentioned how Silva’s understanding of the game allowed him to excel in his role, making crucial contributions both defensively and offensively.
The former Arsenal star also expressed his admiration for Silva’s underrated qualities, noting how the Brazilian midfielder’s simplicity in play and ability to read the game made him a valuable asset to the team.
Fabregas reminisced about playing alongside Silva and only truly appreciating his talent after he had left the club.