Philippe Senderos

Official Site wrote:Senderos on reunion with "little brother" Fabregas

Defender excited to come up against old room-mate.23rd Sep 2014





Philippe Senderos has paid tribute to 'little brother' Cesc Fabregas as he gets set for a reunion with his old room-mate this weekend.

Senderos and Fabregas were both teenagers when they arrived in English football from Servette and Barcelona respectively.

The pair lived together during their early years at Arsenal and have maintained a close relationship ever since.

Chelsea midfielder Fabregas has always credited his former Gunners team-mate as the man who helped him find his feet in England.

"He was like an older brother to me when I arrived in London," the Spaniard once said of Senderos.

"We've virtually grown up together. We lived together for nearly three years and he helped me a lot.

"Without his help I don't know if I'd have settled so quickly."

Now Senderos is pleased to see his pal back in the Barclays Premier League after a four-year stint at Barca.

He has been impressed with the Spanish World Cup winner's impact at Stamford Bridge so far - but would love to get the better of him this weekend.

"We are still very good friends," said Senderos.

"We moved into digs together in the first year that I was in England and we still get on. So it is a long friendship.

"He didn't speak a word of English when he moved to Arsenal. So I was next to him and trying to help him in everything he needed. But he picked it up pretty quickly.

"He is a terrific player. He speaks on the pitch better than anyone.

"I'm pleased for him that he is doing well at Chelsea. His dream was to go back to Spain and play for Barcelona in his home town.

"But he also now has a fantastic environment where he can develop at Chelsea. He is really happy."

villabromsgrove wrote:Senderos sent back to Villa by Swiss FA, with a calf injury sustained in training.

Green Villan wrote:I accuse Lambert of inadequate training.

Green Villan wrote:I accuse Lambert of inadequate training.

NARLA24 wrote:

Green Villan wrote:I accuse Lambert of inadequate training.

Yep, he must have slipped someone a few quid to help him pass his coaching badges.

robinsonvil81 wrote:Vlaar has gone off injured playing for Holland. It's a calf injury according to reports. We're going to have defensive selection problems for the game against Southampton!

villabromsgrove wrote:Senderos sent back to Villa by Swiss FA, with a calf injury sustained in training.

achilles wrote:

villabromsgrove wrote:Senderos sent back to Villa by Swiss FA, with a calf injury sustained in training.

What the hell has happened to him, this occurred in November and he hasn't been seen since... all over a calf injury?