Following a commanding victory against Pisa on Sunday, Como solidified their position among the top four teams in Serie A.
Goals from Martin Baturina, Nico Paz, Max Perrone, Assane Diao, and Anastasious Douvikas each contributed to Pisa’s devastating loss, pushing the relegation-threatened side closer to demotion to Serie B.
In recent weeks, Como’s manager, Cesc Fabregas, has frequently been at the center of debate. Post-match, he spoke candidly, addressing the detrimental impacts of social media and his own deep emotional connection to football.
As quoted by Corriere dello Sport, Fabregas stated: “Enjoyment is fundamental for my Como. Social media is detrimental to individuals, their abilities, and their personalities, as people are unique and require encouragement and support.”
He further elaborated on his emphasis that his team finds joy on the field, a philosophy supported by the club’s structure.
“When I speak of fun,” he clarified, “I refer to it in a responsible manner: competing, winning challenges, playing the ball, and moving effectively. I believe the team demonstrates its capability in this regard. We must maintain this approach within an environment that fosters it.
“The club is robust, and as coach, I bear the responsibility; any errors are my own. However, players must feel uninhibited to express themselves. I endure the difficulties so they can maximize their talent on the pitch.”
The Spanish coach also passionately discussed his profound love for the sport and how his emotional intensity can sometimes lead him to speak excessively.
“My honesty often puts me at a disadvantage,” he admitted. “I’m overly candid and tend to speak at length. Perhaps I should learn to offer only the expected remarks and then depart. Yet, I am still young and driven by emotion. I must develop my communication skills as a coach, much like players improve through experience. There’s a significant difference between a coach with ninety games under their belt and one with five hundred. The intricacies of the game are a constant learning curve.”
He also disclosed that he watched Juventus’ match against Sassuolo with an impartial viewpoint.
“Juventus? Yes, I watched their game,” he confirmed. “We were in a team retreat, and I was in my room. I simply enjoy football; I wasn’t watching to support Sassuolo.”
Currently, Como occupies fourth place, holding a three-point lead over both Roma and Juventus, with a considerably better goal difference than either team.
