José Mourinho called Cesc Fàbregas a "perfect" addition for Chelsea during the summer.

Fàbregas has supplied six assists for Chelsea to begin the season, operating in a deep-lying midfield and supplying Diego Costa.

“I wanted him because I know the player he is,” added Mourinho. “And I know he was good for the philosophy we wanted for the team. I knew that he’s one of not many players who can play as a No8 or a No10, so he gives me chances to play him in both positions and build a midfield knowing that.

“The fact that he was made in England and played for so many years in English football – that’s a plus. He doesn’t need that adaptation. He comes back home. We knew he was the perfect for us. We tried. We tried hard, and we succeeded. But every game so far, without exception, he has been phenomenal for us.”