Daniele De Rossi offered a candid assessment after Genoa's 4-1 defeat to Como, describing Cesc Fabregas's side as the most formidable opponent he has encountered. The loss marked the Rossoblù's third consecutive defeat under the veteran manager, piling pressure on a team battling relegation form in Serie A.
Speaking to DAZN immediately after the final whistle, De Rossi acknowledged Como's technical superiority while reflecting on moments where he felt the contest had slipped away. "Against a team like that you have to be perfect for 90 minutes," he stated. "They are the strongest team I have seen. We did things properly, we stayed in the game, but we never felt we could get back into it." The third goal particularly frustrated the manager, who admitted watching replays became secondary to accepting the margin of defeat.
De Rossi Refuses to Abandon Confidence
Despite the heavy scoreline, De Rossi remained committed to his squad's potential. He drew distinction between the three recent matches—praising the defensive discipline shown against Napoli, expressing frustration at Lazio's opening 45 minutes, and analyzing Como as a unique challenge entirely. "Sometimes you get angry with the referee, other times with yourself, sometimes the others are better than you," he reflected. "These players are on another level."
The Italian tactician emphasized that fixture congestion had compounded Genoa's difficulties, though he pointed to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris crowd as a catalyst for recovery. "The fans understand us, they are inside this stadium, which will be fundamental in getting the points I am convinced we will get," De Rossi said. His closing remarks betrayed a sense of powerlessness against Como's attacking prowess—a rarity for a manager of his pedigree—yet he maintained that his group possessed the mentality to reverse their fortunes.
Genoa's next assignment will test whether De Rossi's faith translates into results. With three losses in eight days eroding confidence, the club faces a critical stretch where mentality and structure must realign to avoid deeper involvement in the relegation battle.
