Como’s head coach Cesc Fabregas addressed the media in a press conference ahead of his team’s match against Lazio on Thursday. Despite the recent defeat to Torino, Fabregas remains optimistic about his team’s performance and potential.
“I’m not sad about the defeat in Turin, but I am a bit angry,” Fabregas admitted. “I’m increasingly convinced that Como is proving to be worth more than our 9 points.” He backed up his claim with statistics, noting that Como is the second-best team in terms of conceding fewer chances, only behind Juventus. “We are the second team that concedes the fewest opportunities,” he stated. “We are also second in counterattack effectiveness and third for chances created through high pressing. This gives me a lot of confidence.”
Fabregas acknowledged the challenge posed by Lazio, saying, “We’re facing a strong team, both in Italy and Europe, with high-level players. There’s a lot of work behind them. It will be a great test to understand where we are and to help make decisions for the upcoming close matches.”
Reflecting on the recent loss to Torino, he emphasized the importance of resilience: “I don’t think like that: the point isn’t Braunoder’s error, but the reaction to the error. And he has trained very well. Mistakes are part of football; we aim to improve to fight until the end, even against the strongest teams.”
He also expressed hope for improvement despite recent struggles: “We have committed some errors on the goals we’ve conceded, perhaps more due to a lack of conviction than obvious mistakes. Yes, we haven’t scored many goals lately, but even against Torino, we had nine attempts on goal. Credit must also go to the goalkeepers.”
Fabregas concluded by reaffirming his confidence in his players and their ability to turn things around: “We need to stay humble and focused; we work every day for maximum results. We know we can do better.” His comments reflect a coach focused on long-term improvement and development, rather than dwelling on individual mistakes or short-term results.
