Cesc Fabregas insists Milan ‘deserve credit score’ for his or her victory in opposition to the run of play, however couldn’t face his Como gamers. ‘What are you able to say to lads who
It had been the right begin on the Stadio Sinigaglia when Marc-Oliver Kempf nodded in a nook after 10 minutes, however Mike Maignan made a collection of gorgeous saves to maintain the Rossoneri in it.
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These proved decisive, as Christopher Nkunku transformed a penalty on the stroke of half-time, then Adrien Rabiot’s brace turned it round after the restart, despite the fact that the objectives have been in opposition to the run of play.
Fabregas struggling to search out fault with Como
COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan is challenged by Ignace Van der Brempt of Como 1907 in the course of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“We misplaced and subsequently we have to enhance,”
“We’ve obtained to attempt to do higher subsequent time and to win the sport. We had probably the greatest defensive data in Europe earlier than this recreation, each staff has strengths and weaknesses. We are able to enhance, however no one is ideal.
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“We congratulate Milan this night, they received and subsequently they’ve obtained the precise to have fun. I now must give attention to lifting the heads of my lads, whether or not we win or lose, we should all the time attempt to develop and enhance.”
This was the primary house defeat of the season for Fabregas and Como, and it means they’re with no win in two rounds, having scraped a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Bologna on the weekend.
The statistics this night confirmed Como have been stronger in each metric, together with possession, passes accomplished, photographs on objective, and even the xG, but they misplaced 3-1.
COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Como 1907 gamers on the finish of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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“We’ve got to work on mentality, as this can be a younger staff. Normally I converse to the gamers proper after the ultimate whistle, however I couldn’t do it at present,” revealed Fabregas with a bitter chuckle.
“What are you able to say to lads who performed like this and misplaced 3-1? It doesn’t occur typically, Milan deserve credit score for the sport they performed, bravo Maignan and Rabiot, typically it’s a must to simply tip your hat and say the people received it.
“We had studied Milan and knew a couple of areas the place they might harm us, they usually did it on one of many conditions we’d mentioned. It hurts, clearly, however defeats allow you to to develop and we’ve actual margin for enchancment.”
Fabregas had stated in his press convention yesterday that going through Max Allegri with all his expertise was like a Serie B coach taking up a Champions League boss, however certainly this efficiency proved he deserves extra?
“No, it ended 3-1, so it’s a must to have a look at the end result, that’s what they like in Italy,” he smiled.