Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas has named Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva as the two best midfielders he’s ever played alongside.
The 28-year-old has lined up next to some of the world’s greatest in Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Patrick Vieira and Sergio Busquets.
But the Spain international insists his two former team-mates at Arsenal should be commended for their work rate.
“I had two years playing next to Flamini. He covered me, he covers so much ground,” Fabregas told Football Daily.
“If I say Iniesta or Xavi, yeah they are fantastic for the eyes, but that football is not real for me.
“If I had to choose one it would be between Gilberto Silva and Flamini.”
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