Chelsea assistant coach Carlo Cudicini was coy over Cesc Fabregas' teary farewell for their 2-0 FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

The midfielder is expected to join AS Monaco and appeared emotional when he was substituted late on.

Cudicini said, "We don't know, I personally don't know. If it was his last game I think it was very good he played in front of his fans and he was able to get a nice reception, but as I said we don't know so I'm not able to comment. He was captain a few times in pre-season when Cahill and Azpi weren't there. He's not the first and won't be the last to miss a penalty. It's something I think I have some knowledge on and the keeper did quite well.

"What can I say about Cesc? Five-hundred games, a player who is unique in his position, he has unbelievable vision and awareness of where his team-mates are on the pitch. He's one of the few who has the ability to play that ball for the runs behind the defensive line, so precise and with the right timing. I think he's one of a kind. He's been fantastic for teams before us and the contribution he's given to this club and this team has been amazing. Cesc is a top player."