Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas is reportedly taking legal action against pundit Pat Nevin for apparently claiming he was the player who would rather lose than win for Jose Mourinho.
Nevin, a former Chelsea player, made the comments on the Today programme on BBC Radio Four recently. Garry Richardson, presenter of the show, was referring to claims from November that a senior Chelsea player didn’t care about results while playing under Mourinho when Nevin responded: “Yeah, that was Cesc Fabregas, wasn’t it?”
Alerted to the comments, The Daily Mail now reports that Fabregas has authorised lawyers to send legal letters to Nevin alleging defamation.
But Pat Nevin took to Twitter to clear up what was said about Fabregas on the radio show.
NB Cfc fans. The story re Cesc is wrong! He was NOT the player saying he wouldn't play for JM. What I said on R4 was misconstrued totally.
— Pat Nevin (@PatNevin) December 20, 2015
I thought the press had said CF was the man 6 weeks back. Full thoughts on on my Cfc page on Tuesday. Do not blame Cesc!
— Pat Nevin (@PatNevin) December 20, 2015
@sidd_blues Done! But do read my article on Tuesday for the full story!
— Pat Nevin (@PatNevin) December 20, 2015
Spain international Fabregas played a key role in Chelsea’s title success last season but has appeared out of form since August.
Following Jose Mourinho’s departure from the club, some supporters were heard booing Fabregas in the 3-1 victory over Sunderland.
