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Como coach Cesc Fabregas speaks at a press conference on the eve of the home match against Cagliari, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Como is preparing to host Cagliari at the Senigaglia in the 10th round of Serie A. On the eve of the match, Como’s coach Cesc Fabregas held a press conference. Below are his words.

Como, Fabregas’ words at the press conference

Napoli match.

“We are still at the beginning, even though a quarter of the season is already done. The team has had enough continuity, the team is growing, we concede fewer goals, the team believes in what we do. The young players continue to make themselves seen. I evaluate day by day what the players give me. The match I liked the least? Against Bologna, but also against Genoa and Cremonese, where we dropped points. Yes, there are moments when we could do better.”

Can we reach Europe by continuing like this?

“Anything can happen. No one thought Fiorentina would be last in the standings, but it can happen. Like Leicester winning the Premier League. We need to keep our feet on the ground, absolute humility, and continue working.”

Finishing.

“Of course, this is one more step to add to our style of play. That’s why I say the coach’s injustice is that he doesn’t have time to do everything. We have to work on many things and win, now, looking at our team, I see it as very complete, with many changes. Now what I lack is a more dominant team every time. We had to work a lot on aggression. Now we use many other players and in a different way, but it needs time, we have a new way of attacking. But now when they come to press you, we know what to do. With one more step, we will be even more complete and have more chances to win. But it can only be done through work.”

Injured players.

“Kempf is available, he can play. His ankle was a bit swollen, he recovered very well, had an MRI, and is fine. He can play with a bandage. Goldaniga needs surgery, last year he didn’t play against Inter but before that, he was a soldier, he played with a suffering tendon. He had treatment in the summer, tried and returned, even though not 100%. Talking to him three days ago, at 32 if you rupture your tendon, your career is over. So we all decided to have the surgery together, he will be out for 2 months-2 and a half months.

Dossena needs another week to train on his own, then he needs a month to return to us. Sergi Roberto returns after the break.

Opponent.

“Yes, they work very well, with good players and a lot of experience. They have done some difficult things to analyze, whether they play with 5 or 4, but it is a team with a clear structure and ideas, they can hurt you with fast players or players who can change the game from the bench. They played a great game. But if we want to be up there, we have to win and not lose. Have the mentality to win and be protagonists.

I know Pisacane well, we have a good friendship, I called him after Verona and he is always open to discussing. We played against Feralpisalò, he seemed very strong to me. Palestra? One of the big surprises of the championship, he is very strong, I didn’t know him.”

Diego Carlos.

“I know him well from Sevilla, he was a physical powerhouse. Fast, forceful, in Serie A there are many duels and that’s why you don’t see much football. He gives you that, he still needs to improve many things, like defending high. But he brings you experience, playing these games is special for some and for him, it’s just another game. Hopefully, he continues like this, he is a golden boy, helps and has entered very well.”

National team players.

“Perrone had a little problem before Napoli, but he is called up by Argentina. And Diao returns with Senegal…
“Difficult question, but today I don’t want to talk about this, about any player, and I don’t want to get into the topic. Have I spoken to the national team coaches? Yes, but in the end, the players also have to take responsibility.”