Cesc Fabregas hailed Maurizio Sarri as a “genius” after , because the Spanish coach mirrored on a landmark victory and the concepts behind his quickly growing facet.
Como shocked Lazio on the Olimpico with a dominant show constructed on technical high quality and attacking intelligence, led by Martin Baturina and a brace from Nico Paz.
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Fabregas: ‘Not nearly how a lot we’ve spent’
, Fabregas harassed that the efficiency was the results of shared footballing ideas somewhat than spending energy.
“I’m glad you talked about that it’s not nearly how a lot we’ve spent,” Fabregas defined.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 19: Nico Paz of Como 1907 celebrates of Como 1907 celebrates together with his teammates after scoring the second objective for his crew throughout the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on January 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Pictures)
“What issues is how a lot the gamers earn and the way they develop. When gamers perceive soccer in the identical approach, the sport belongs to them, not the coach. I don’t imagine in robotic soccer.”
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Fabregas underlined how gamers equivalent to Perrone, Da Cunha, Caqueret, Nico Paz and Baturina thrive due to their creativity and shared imaginative and prescient. “They perceive one another and the areas. That offers you a totally completely different notion of the sport,” he stated.
Lazio 0-3 Como – Fabregas praises ‘genius’ Sarri
The previous Arsenal midfielder additionally reserved particular phrases for his reverse quantity. “Maurizio is a genius,” Fabregas stated of Maurizio Sarri. “He proved it in Italy and in England with us at Chelsea. I’m all the time completely happy to see him and I nonetheless use lots of the concepts he taught me.”
Fabregas admitted the win was much more vital after a current setback. “Shedding to Milan after which reacting 4 days later in opposition to a robust crew will not be simple,” he added. “That’s why this end result means a lot.”
VERONA, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Maurizio Sarri head coach of SS Lazio throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 11, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
For Como, it was a press release efficiency. For Lazio, a humbling evening – and one overseen by a coach who earned the deep respect of his former pupil.