Fabregas fears season could be over

Cesc Fabregas fears his season could be over after suffering a suspected broken leg during Arsenal’s dramatic 2-2 Champions League draw against Barcelona at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners skipper had been a doubt for tonight’s game after suffering severe bruising to his knee and leg during the Barclays Premier League game at Birmingham.

However, Fabregas returned to lead the side, and played a pivotal role in their comeback after falling 2-0 down to a brace from Zlatan Ibrahimovic looked to have all but killed off the tie.

During the closing stages, after substitute Theo Walcott had pulled a goal back, the Gunners skipper – who would have missed the second leg against his old club after being booked in the first half – was bundled over by Carles Puyol and awarded a penalty.

It was during that collision with the Barcelona captain, who was shown a red card by Swiss referee Massimo Busacca, that Fabregas suffered the latest problem which the Spain international believes could even end his season – and perhaps threaten a place at the World Cup.

“I am not good,” said Fabregas, who left Emirates Stadium on crutches.

“We have to wait for tomorrow, but I hope I can wear the Arsenal shirt again this season.

“I fear the worst, which is that I have broken something.

“I do not think it is going to be good news, but still I hope there will be.

“When I took the penalty, I was quite strong, but after when I went to get the ball, I could not walk any more.

“It is the fibula. I think I put my leg between Puyol’s when I was fouled, and kicked it.”

Fabregas added: “Until the penalty, I was feeling quite good.

“It has been an amazing experience and I will remember it for the rest of my life.”