The Arsenal and England midfielder told fans during a Google Hangout that he felt the loss of the club captain in the aftermath of his move to Barcelona.
"I was really upset about Fabregas leaving," he said. "He was the captain and you always went to him if you had a problem."
But the 21-year-old is now looking forward to a bright future with Arsenal, who currently sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League, and reserves special thanks for manager Arsene Wenger.
"He gave me a chance when I was 16 and brought me into the first team," continued Wilshere. "He picked me out and gave me that chance to train with the first team. He put his arm around me.
"Some games I didn't play well but he still stuck with me, when you're young you do make mistakes."
