can’t determine if he’s proud or indignant after , however reveals the recommendation he gave to Nico Paz about studying from Ousmane Dembele.
Fabregas continues to frustrate his former supervisor Antonio Conte, as a result of they met thrice this season and all of them had been attracts, with Como successful the penalty shoot-out within the Coppa Italia quarter-final.
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His aspect had the very best earlier probabilities at present with clearing a effort off the road, however late on was denied by the upright in a goalless stalemate.
Fabregas uncertain of Como response
COMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Referee Michael Fabbri disputes with coach Cesc Fabregas throughout the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on Might 02, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Was the coach extra proud of the efficiency or irritated on the consequence at present?
“It relies upon. In my head, contemplating who we had been a yr and a half in the past, I can say I’m very proud. However then we tried to win at present, we didn’t handle it, so in that sense I’m indignant,”
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“We tried to be very aggressive, to press Napoli, I noticed the staff I needed to see, attempting to win the sport. Nico Paz, , had been combating it out in midfield in opposition to , and , in order that’s one thing I can’t overlook both.”
The opposite assembly again in November 2025 additionally ended 0-0, however in that sport Vanja Milinkovic-Savic had parried an penalty.
COMO, ITALY – MAY 02: of Como 1907 reacts throughout the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on Might 02, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
This consequence signifies that Como could possibly be left additional behind and Roma tomorrow within the race for the highest 4, because the Bianconeri may go 5 factors clear.
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“I sense the fixed development of my gamers, I’m very demanding with them, and after I see performances in opposition to , , , the place they don’t give me what I wish to see, I don’t overlook these.
“Having mentioned that, 95 per cent of the time, they do give me what I wish to see. I do know the place they had been a few years in the past and the way they’re continuously stepping up, in order a coach it’s not nearly analysing victory or defeat, there are hours and hours of invisible work.
“In that sense, we ought to be completely satisfied that Como are difficult for necessary positions the yr after returning to Serie A, having been out of the highest flight for 21 years.”
COMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Nico Paz of Como 1907 competes for the ball with of SSC Napoli throughout the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on Might 02, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Nico Paz is broadly anticipated to return to , who’ve a buy-back clause, however Fabregas appeared removed from sure the worldwide would go away Como this summer time.
“Are you so positive? This isn’t the second to speak concerning the future. We’re constructing one thing right here, we’ve seen a lot progress and wish to hold working collectively.”
It was famous that Nico Paz confirmed enchancment in his work price at present, monitoring again to assist the defence.
“In trendy soccer, it’s complete soccer, you will need to have the ability to do every thing,” famous Fabregas.
“I had the chance to be in the opposite day for the Champions League semi-final and I noticed that Dembele was man-marking Pavlovic, a Ballon d’Or participant was doing that. If a Ballon d’Or can do this, so can everybody.
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“I believe this model of soccer will be tailored to my squad and what we wish to do with a really younger squad.”
That unimaginable sport noticed beat 5-4, so have Como additionally picked up some methods like kicking the ball straight into contact to begin constructing from the again?
“For those who’ve been following Como, you’ll know we’ve performed that earlier than, even when it’s a little completely different,” smiled Fabregas.
“You wish to create a state of affairs the place they are often compelled into errors. We don’t do it precisely like them, however we’d do in future.”