Turin, Italy – Cesc Fabregas, the coach of Como, took a constructive approach to the narrow defeat his team suffered at the hands of Juventus, acknowledging that the Old Lady’s superior quality was ultimately the decisive factor. However, he also emphasized the need for his players to learn from their mistakes and grow as a team.
“It’s hard to accept, but we have to move on from this defeat,” Fabregas said during the post-match press conference. “We are a family more than ever, and we have to stick together. The game was far from perfect, but we showed that we are a team that is growing.”
When asked about the individual performance of his players, Fabregas praised Braunoder, who has been instrumental in Como’s promotion to the top division. “He’s a golden boy who has given us so much. Football is like this, and we have to learn to put aside our individual emotions and work together as a team.”
Fabregas also addressed the criticism that has surrounded the team’s reliance on inexperienced players, particularly 20-year-old NICO PAZ. “He didn’t have a great first half, but he adapted to the situation and we changed his position to make the most of his strengths. He’s a young player, and we have to be patient and manage him well. People expect a lot from him, but we know he’s still growing and developing.”
Despite the defeat, Fabregas believes that Como showed significant improvements and created more chances in the second half. “We have to continue to work on our flaws, but I’m proud of the team’s spirit and determination. We have twenty thousand defects, just like any other team, and we need to learn to overcome them.”
The Como coach concluded by emphasizing the importance of staying calm and focusing on the next game. “If you don’t score, it’s Paz? Let’s all stay calm and work together. We’re growing, we’re improving, and we will come back stronger.”
