Conte: Fabregas can have at least five more years at the top

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Antonio Conte believes Cesc Fabregas can play at the top level for at least another five years.

Fabregas, 30, struggled to hold down a regular place in the Chelsea side last season but has been much more involved since the departure of Nemanja Matic in the summer.

And Blues boss Conte has predicted there is still plenty more to come from the Spaniard.

“He is still young. When you are 30 years old you have at least five more years to play football at this level,” said Conte.

“This season he’s playing with regularity and performing well. I hope he can continue this way.

“You must have great desire and great will to play at this level. There is a lot of competition but Cesc has great ambition – he’s a winner in his mentality. For this reason he is very strong.”