Cesc Fábregas responds when asked to choose between Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas says he can’t decide between his former Premier League rivals Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes.

The qualities of the two former England midfielders, as well as those of Frank Lampard, have been the subject of much debate on social media, so it is not surprising that they were mentioned when Fabregas invited fans for a question and answer session. answers on Twitter on Monday. .

The Spaniard was a regular rival to Liverpool and Manchester United legends during his time in the Premier League, where he played for Arsenal between 2003 and 2011 and Chelsea from 2014 until his move to Monaco last year.

When asked about the qualities of Gerrard and Scholes, Fábregas said: “Different types of players.

“I love Scholes and I think he is more my type of player, but I was a great admirer of Gerrard when he grew up. I think it is a draw.”

While Fabregas may have sat on the fence when choosing between the pair, he was effusive in praising Gerrard’s beloved Liverpool and his progress under manager Jurgen Klopp, having won the Champions League last year and moved on the brink of the Premier League title this season.

His opinion of the Reds when pressed was simply: “Outstanding club that won the jackpot by hiring Klopp and giving him the right players and time to build something very special.”

Fábregas linked up with a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2013, shortly after Scholes ‘retirement and David Moyes’ appointment as manager.

When asked why he was never moved to Old Trafford by a fan, he simply replied, “It was not meant to be.”