Cesc Fabregas feels Como ‘deserved victory’ in ‘modified’ to neutralise their strengths. ‘I can not lie, the dream is to problem for extra.’
Each coaches made some shocking decisions for this primary leg stalemate, as whereas the Nerazzurri had only one centre-forward at a time, the Lariani opted to have a False 9 within the type of Nico Paz for many of the match.
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The hosts had one of the best probabilities with Mergim Vojvoda and significantly an Alex Valle miss from 5 yards, whereas Matteo Darmian clipped the upright from a good angle for Inter.
Fabregas thought Como deserved victory
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 03: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas points directions to his gamers Anastasios Douvikas and Martin Baturina throughout the Coppa Italia match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 03, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“The result’s what it’s. Total, I really feel that maybe we deserved to attain a purpose, or no less than bought nearer to scoring one,”
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“It was a chess match, very tactical, the place in opposition to probably the most dominant crew in Serie A, we performed the sport we needed to. We have been stable, had two or three excellent probabilities, with Alex Valle the place it appeared more durable to overlook than to attain, however this stuff occur.
“Inter have dominated Italian soccer within the final 5 years, however that they had just one shot on purpose right this moment. It leaves a barely bitter style in our mouths, as a result of we really feel like we may’ve no less than gained this 1-0.”
Contemplating some current criticism, additionally within the wake of Como’s 4-0 defeat to Inter at San Siro in Serie A in December, does this efficiency give Fabregas a way of payback?
“No, payback is for losers. There are individuals who wait three or six months so that you can slip up, they leap up from their beds and might’t wait to assault you. Nevertheless, clever folks, those that are hungry and desirous to be taught, we’re humble and open to listening to folks’s opinions.
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“There are 12 video games to go this season, hopefully 13, however we’ve bought to maintain pushing. Now we’ve once more bought a sport on Saturday afternoon, whereas Inter are scheduled for Sunday night, so we hope to get some relaxation in.”
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 03: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas embraces FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu throughout the Coppa Italia match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 03, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
The sport ended goalless, so it’s going to all be determined at San Siro within the second leg of this Coppa Italia semi-final.
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A agency date has not been set, however it will likely be April 21 or 22.
“I don’t know if Inter are favourites now, I simply know we’re Como and they’re Inter. There’s actually a unique mentality between the golf equipment and groups proper now, no less than for the second. We hold attempting to boost the bar,” famous Fabregas.
“We’re enjoying in a Coppa Italia semi-final, so for those who had advised a Como fan and even me that once we have been in Serie B two years in the past, I doubt anybody would’ve believed you. There’s a lengthy option to go earlier than the second leg, we’ve a whole lot of Serie A video games to play first, and we’ve to give attention to these.
“I believe the true query is for Cristian Chivu, as a result of Inter got here right here and performed in another way to how they normally do. They dominate in Serie A, press exhausting, don’t depart you any areas, and I believe my gamers put in an excellent efficiency right this moment.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, reacts 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 Photographs)
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It was put to Fabregas that the venture at Como was not dissimilar to the epic Sampdoria of the early Nineteen Nineties, which gained the Scudetto and reached the European Cup Ultimate with a robust investor.
“These are robust phrases for the longer term. That is the concept we considered from Day One, once we began this venture, this dream two years in the past. It was a crew coming from Serie B, we made essential modifications in January, and after a 12 months we noticed nice enchancment.
“We are able to proceed like this with our toes on the bottom. I can not lie that the dream is to proceed rising, and perhaps once we are better-prepared, to problem for one thing extra.
“We should additionally always remember the place we got here from, as it’s only two years of this venture, and we’re slowly elevating the bar. We’ll see the place we find yourself at some point,” concluded Fabregas.
