Cesc Fabregas emphasized tactical principles over scoreline celebration after Como's commanding 4-1 victory at Marassi against Genoa. The Italian club's manager told DAZN that maintaining identity matters more than the final result, a philosophy forged during his playing career at elite European clubs.
"I have lost many matches playing well, just as I have won many playing badly," Fabregas reflected, highlighting how Serie A demands suffering and resilience alongside quality football. The early conceded goal served as a reminder to his squad that the Italian top division punishes complacency. Como's response—dominating possession and creating clear chances—demonstrated the mental fortitude Fabregas demands, regardless of whether victory arrives.
Kean's Assist Masks Areas Requiring Improvement
While Moise Kean contributed an assist in the rout, Fabregas identified defensive work-rate as a pressing concern. The forward's pressing lapses and positional discipline need refinement, even as his creative quality shone through. This balanced assessment reflects Fabregas's philosophy of holding every player accountable to team standards, not individual statistics.
The manager praised new arrival Ricci as both a skilled player and character addition, essential qualities for Como's push toward European qualification. With European competition resuming Thursday and a league fixture scheduled Monday, the fixture congestion demands squad depth and unwavering team cohesion.
Fabregas's insistence on collective identity over results—a principle accumulated across his 20-year career—positions Como to sustain their strong Serie A form through a demanding closing stretch of the season.
