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Spain must drop flailing Fabregas for Koke against Italy

The Chelsea midfielder has failed to impress at Euro 2016 and has slowed his team down. And with La Roja's campaign now under threat, it is time for a change of direction

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Cesc Fabregas is a marked man. As Spain prepare for a tough test against Italy in the last 16 of Euro 2016, coach Vicente del Bosque may decide to make a change to his team on Monday. And the Chelsea midfielder is under threat.

The 29-year-old has started all three of Spain's matches so far in France. Against Czech Republic in the opener in Toulouse, he made a key goal-line clearance in the second half, but offered little else during his 70 minutes on the pitch.