Wednesday 24 September 2014 17:38, UK
Philippe Senderos is ready to go face-to-face with his good friend Cesc Fabregas when Aston Villa travel to Chelsea this Saturday.
The pair, who used to room together when they were team-mates at Arsenal, will come up against each other at Stamford Bridge.
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.
Fabregas has made an instant impact under manager Jose Mourinho since his big-money summer move from boyhood heroes Barcelona.
But experienced defender Senderos is pleased that things are working out for the Spain international and is looking forward to going up against him.
Senderos told the Birmingham Mail: "It is a long friendship. He didn't speak a word of English when he moved to Arsenal.
"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."
