Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at old rivals Barcelona and claimed they did not use Cesc Fabregas correctly during his time at Camp Nou.
Chelsea boss Mourinho signed Fabregas from Barcelona earlier this summer after he became surplus to requirements at boy-hood club Barca, with whom he re-joined after eight years with Premier League side Arsenal.
Fabregas was heavily criticised during his time with the Catalan club for some lacklustre performances towards the back end of last season but new boss Mourinho believes that critique was harsh and that the Spanish midfielder was used wrongly by Barca.
“When the players are your first choice it is very difficult to make a mistake,” he told reporters. “Fabregas was our first choice for that position. I know clearly what the player is because we were so long in the same league.
“He moved to Spain also, so for the last 10 years we have been in the same league for six or seven. I know exactly what he will bring.
“For Barca he was the fake nine, the number ten and winger but I know and he knows what is his best position so he is giving exactly what we need. Quick thinking in midfield. He brings people in the same direction. I am really happy.”