Cesc Fabregas apologised for his touchline row with Max Allegri, however was ‘very proud’ of . ‘The one time you aren’t good, they harm you.’
when these sides met on January 15, regardless of Como dominating possession and having extra probabilities.
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They made adjustments in gentle of that encounter, transferring to a few on the again and utilizing a False 9 system to offer the Milan defence fewer reference factors of their marking.
Nico Paz pounced on a Mike Maignan howler to offer them the lead, however Rafael Leao ran onto a protracted Ardon Jashari ball excessive to lob Jean Butez for the equaliser.
Fabregas calms Milan vs. Como rigidity
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, provides the group directions throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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There was rigidity on the touchline between Alexis Saelemaekers, a member of Como’s workers, and Milan coach Allegri, which Fabregas wished to debate proper off the bat.
“I need to apologise in the beginning, I did one thing I’m not happy with, and was unsporting. We’ve acquired to maintain our fingers to ourselves, as Chivu stated the opposite day, particularly the coaches,”
The Como group supervisor was despatched off together with Allegri for that argument.
“It was a recreation the place our goalkeeper was solely actually examined on the seventieth minute, which exhibits how properly we did. We confirmed spectacular calm and focus on this ambiance, particularly for such a younger and inexperienced squad.
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“We misplaced a foolish ball and know that once we go away an excessive amount of house for the counter-attack in opposition to world class gamers, they will harm you. It was virtually the one time they performed it behind us, however that exhibits you the extent, as one time you aren’t good, that’s once they harm you.
“We are able to solely attempt to aspire to the right efficiency, which in fact doesn’t exist, however we hope to sooner or later get near it.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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The previous midfielder has change into one thing of a challenger to those that modify their groups to neutralise the strengths of others, however tonight he confirmed it may be carried out in a balanced method.
“I’m very happy with this sturdy efficiency, now we have to do it once more on Saturday if we need to choose up factors in Turin. We’ve acquired to get our heads there too. The group proved that taking part in a method or one other, we nonetheless handle to offer account of ourselves, and it was vital to place on this efficiency after the defeat to Fiorentina.”
Luka Modric was pulling the midfield strings for Milan this night.
“It’s a real pleasure to observe him play. What are you able to say, when he’s 41 years previous and taking part in at this degree? You attempt to press him with three or 4 gamers, he doesn’t care, he simply controls it completely and turns to get away. We may be grateful that he’s in Serie A and we get to observe him each week.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Zachary Athekame of AC Milan is challenged by Mergim Vojvoda of Como 1907 throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Nico Paz will likely be suspended for the showdown with Juventus in Turin, as he was booked right this moment for a mistimed sliding deal with. Can Como sustain the tempo with the European locations?
“I strive to not discuss in regards to the desk. We had two powerful months, as we weren’t accustomed to taking part in each two or three days. We did it with 17 gamers accessible, so we have to rotate, have recent legs, gamers who’re satisfied they will play, that’s why I don’t inform them till the final minute who’s beginning. I need all of them concentrated and on their toes.
“The physique will not be going to be at 100 per cent, the docs say you need to go away 72 hours minimal between matches and we don’t have that, however we’ve acquired to maintain going.”