Frustrated Fabregas vows to reproduce his Arsenal form with Spain

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"It doesn't upset me, but people are always saying the same thing about me," the Arsenal playmaker told a news conference at the Spain training base on Saturday.

"I'm only 21. I'm trying to do my best and I have talked to the boss about it, but reading the same thing every day isn't very nice. I'm just here to do my best."

Red hit: Fabregas has played a pivotal role for Arsenal

Fabregas has played a pivotal role at Arsenal in recent seasons, marshalling the midfield with a maturity beyond his years and weighing in with some crucial goals when he ventures into attack.

He scored 13 goals for the Premier League club in all competitions last season, but has yet to open his account for Spain after 26 appearances for the national side.

"You have to analyse the way we play for the national team," he said midfielder.

"At Arsenal there is only one channel between the defence and attack and that is me, so I'm involved in practically all the attacks, but here there are more variations, more ways of attacking.

"It's is up to me to adapt, but after over two years with the national team in think I've done pretty well. Good players have to be able to adapt to any type of football.

"At Arsenal I had a period when even if I stubbed it with my big toe it went in. I don't only think about scoring goals but creating them. Why think negative when I can think positive."

Fabregas also dismissed suggestions from the Spanish media that he finds it difficult to play alongside Xavi in the midfield.

"I feel comfortable with all my team mates. Xavi is used to the Barca system and he has been outstanding. For me, it is great to play alongside him and the other players we have in midfield. The more quality we have in the team the better."

Asked if he was upset about the likelihood of starting on the bench for Spain's opening match in Group D against Russia on Tuesday, the midfielder replied: "It won't be a blow, I'm just here to help the team."

Spain go on to face Sweden and holders Greece in their bid to reach the last eight.