Cesc Fabregas Beat Willian And Pedro In Speed Test By Using Intelligence Instead Of Pace

In a tricky drill at Cobham training facility, all three men went up against each other in a mind-over-matter contest.

Fabregas makes wise decisions throughout, picking up the cones in such an order to avoid having to make any drastic changes of direction.

Willian and Pedro, meanwhile, are shocked by the result. It just shows that pace isn't everything - especially on the football pitch.

Fans have reacted to the clip and they think it proves Fabregas is one of the brightest footballing minds of his generation.

One fan commented: "Very smart. Kept the momentum going in 1 direction.

"Didn't waste time to stop and go in other direction to collect."

Another said: "Cesc with pace would be the ideal midfield player!"

While a third put: "He's a La Masia graduate, what did you expect."

Willian complains after losing the battle but ultimately he is beaten fair and square by the intelligence of Fabregas.

The Brazilian winger even asks the Chelsea coach for re-measurements as his opponent wheels away in delight.

Fabregas may be an incredibly gifted player but even he couldn't beat Lionel Messi in one of these drills.

"There's one story which stays with me, others I can't tell you," said a tight-lipped Fabregas, presumably not wanting to discuss all the occasions Messi utterly humiliated him.

"I had to defend against him and you know he's going to the left, and he does, but he still makes me fall to the floor."