Cesc Fabregas is looking forward to working with Italy coach Antonio Conte when he takes over at Stamford Bridge – but first he wants to dump him out of Euro 2016 with Spain.
Italy and Spain meet on Monday in a last-16 match that is a repeat of the Euro 2012 final and the Chelsea midfielder is looking forward to the challenge.
It s always tough against Italy. They are competitive and have a lot of experience. They have what it takes to win a tournament, Fabregas told Gazetta World.
It will be tough to beat them as matches against the Azzurri are always 50-50, aside from the final in 2012 [which Spain won 4-0].
[That final] It’s the best 90 minutes we’ve put together. We enjoyed ourselves and that doesn t usually happen in a final.
Mikel Arteta has challenged Emile Smith Rowe to demonstrate hunger and consistency to regain his place in Arsenal s starting line-up.
The playmaker enjoyed a successful 2021-22 season with the Gunners, scoring 10 goals and providing two assists in 33 Premier League appearances.
Bukayo Saka (11 goals, seven assists) was the only Arsenal player to be directly involved in more goals than Smith Rowe, whose impressive performances saw him break into Gareth Southgate s England squad.
However, a combination of injuries and illness has seen the 22-year-old lose his place in Arsenal s team. Indeed, he has only appeared twice from the bench during the Gunners bright start to the Premier League season.
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