Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas vows to keep 'taking risks' for Antonio Conte's side

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Sam Long2 February 2017

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has vowed to continue "taking risks" with his passing this season.

Fabregas has been a constant figure in Chelsea's midfield for the past two years but has found himself on the fringes of Antonio Conte's side this term.

The Italian coach has often favoured a midfield partnership of N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Maric within his preferred 3-4-3 formation, which has restricted Fabregas to just five Premier League starts.

Fabregas has still managed to notch six top-flight assists, despite a lack of game time, and is adamant he will not stray from his individual playing style.

While some central midfielders stick to simple passes the Spaniard employs more expansive methods in an effort to create chances for his teammates.

"When you look at statistics, for example, you see a midfielder that plays in my position and you say he has 95 per cent accuracy, he didn’t lose the ball," Fabregas told Chelsea TV.

"[But] I will always lose more balls because I take a lot of risks. I like to play final balls, I see the striker on the move and I take the chance.

"I could play a simple pass just five yards away from me and keep the ball and play it simple but that’s not who I am.

"I always like to feed the striker to create chances and to score goals," he added.

Chelsea boast a nine-point lead at the top of the table and host Fabregas' former side Arsenal this weekend.

The 29-year-old flourished under Arsene Wenger's guidance earlier in his career and says he is "forever grateful" for his spell with the Gunners.

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