Antonio Conte says his former midfielder Cesc Fabregas was ‘destined for greatness’ as a coach at Como, warning Napoli will interact in ‘an open sport.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Sinigaglia at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).
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NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Antonio Conte, SSC Napoli head coach, argues with referee Giovanni Ayroldi in the course of the Coppa Italia match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
Napoli had been knocked out of the Coppa Italia quarter-final by Como in a penalty shoot-out in February, and haven’t crushed them since a 3-1 residence end in October 2024.
It is usually a reunion with Conte’s former Chelsea midfielder Fabregas, who’s now flourishing on the touchline.
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Conte impressed with Fabregas profession path
COMO, ITALY – APRIL 12: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas seems to be on in the course of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Neither of the 2 groups will definitely attempt to play for the draw, so I anticipate an open sport,”
“I’m completely satisfied for Cesc, as a result of he was all the time destined for greatness, and was lucky throughout his profession to play for groups like , and Chelsea, working for prime coaches over time. He is a good coach as a result of he research fastidiously.
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“Como are enhancing decisively yr on yr, inflicting actual issues for the massive golf equipment in Serie A, and will definitely continue to grow.”
The Scudetto dream has sailed, as if Napoli lose right here and fail to get the higher of tomorrow, then Inter might be mathematically topped Champions of with out setting foot on the pitch.
Their focus now must be on locking down second place, as a result of Como are simply eight factors behind them in joint fifth with , however a victory right here would mathematically lock down Champions League qualification.
“We attempt to press excessive, create issues for our opponents, and Como are related. These are two tremendous organised groups who attempt to be pro-active and never passive, so each will attempt to take the initiative.”
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 24: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
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returns to the squad for the primary time since a knee ligament harm three months in the past, so solely , and are nonetheless out of motion.
“Di Lorenzo had round 200 consecutive video games, so he’s a basic determine for us, each for his management, but additionally the angle he brings on and off the sector. He wants time to get well after so many months on the shelf, he solely simply began coaching with us this week, so it is going to take endurance to get him again to full health,” concluded Conte.