Fabregas’s Impact and Emerging Stars
Como 1907 has experienced a remarkable transformation under the guidance of head coach Cesc Fabregas, with club president Mirwan Suwarso noting that Fabregas has “exceeded all expectations” and provided crucial direction to the team [1]. This leadership has coincided with Como’s rapid ascent from Serie B to the Champions League within two seasons. A testament to their recent form, Como secured a decisive 3-1 victory against Fiorentina, a match where young talent Mattia Liberali made a significant impact [2]. Liberali, who received his first start for Como, not only featured prominently but also scored his first Serie A goal, earning positive comments from his coach [3]. Nico Paz also contributed to the scoring in the win against Fiorentina [4]. The club’s strategy includes developing young Italian talents, ideally from the Lombardy region, with an ambitious long-term goal of fielding an all-Italian squad [1]. Lucas Da Cunha also made a return to the starting XI, further bolstering the squad [5].
Injury Concerns and Recent Form
Despite their recent successes, Como is currently navigating a challenging period marked by several key injuries. Moise Kean is sidelined with a knee issue, while Assane Diao is also on the treatment table after sustaining a muscular injury against Feyenoord [5]. Further complicating matters, Yan Couto pulled out of a warm-up and was replaced by Ivan Smolcic, and Trevoh Chalobah suffered a muscular injury, leading to his replacement by Jacobo Ramon [2]. These absences have undoubtedly tested the squad’s depth. In terms of recent results, Como thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 in their Champions League debut, showcasing their potential on the European stage [1]. However, they also suffered their first UEFA defeat away to Feyenoord [6]. The team’s form has been mixed, including a 0-0 draw against AS Roma and a 0-2 loss to Frosinone Calcio in Serie A, alongside a 2-1 victory over Parma Calcio 1913.
What it means
Como 1907 currently sits in 5th position in Serie A, having accumulated 14 points from 7 matches. Their record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with 12 goals scored and 7 conceded, indicates a solid start to their league campaign. The recent form, including a Champions League loss to Feyenoord (2-3), a Serie A draw against AS Roma (0-0), and a Serie A loss to Frosinone Calcio (0-2), suggests a slight dip after earlier successes like the 4-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig. This mixed run highlights the challenges of balancing domestic and European commitments, especially with the current injury list. The upcoming fixture against Manchester United in the Champions League on October 21st presents another significant test for Fabregas’s side, requiring them to overcome their recent injury woes and inconsistent form to compete against a top-tier opponent.
Sources
- Football Italia: Suwarso: ‘Fabregas has exceeded all expectations at Como’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Serie A | Fiorentina 1-3 Como: Liberali celebrates first Serie A goal football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Liberali: ‘I’m seeing a lot of good young Italians, Fabregas lets me do my thing’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Why it took so long for referees to rule Pongracic equaliser offside against Como football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Serie A official line-ups: Fiorentina vs. Como football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Fabregas and Vanoli outline Fiorentina vs. Como dangers football-italia.net ↩
