Como football chief Cesc Fabregas is beaming with pride after their promotion to Serie A was confirmed over the weekend. The former Arsenal captain, who was part of the coaching staff, expressed his joy in an interview with DAZN, stating, “We are celebrating with the whole team and the people of the club. Great happiness for everyone, after a long time it is right to celebrate in the best possible way.”
When asked about the importance of coaching the Primavera, Fabregas emphasized its significance as his first coaching experience. He revealed that it helped him understand how to communicate with players and instill in them the belief in their potential and a winning mentality. Despite not expecting to join the first team so quickly, Fabregas is content with his decision, even though he had an extra year on his contract to continue playing.
Fabregas, when questioned about his coaching style and inspirations, confidently stated that he takes inspiration from himself and has clear ideas about how to work with the team. He aims to create a strong winning mentality, which he believes is crucial. Reflecting on their achievement in just six months, Fabregas acknowledged that there were stronger squads in Serie B, but they managed to overcome challenges and are immensely proud.
Discussing the simplest and most difficult aspects of Serie B, Fabregas mentioned that finding familiar faces from his previous year’s team was the simplest part. This familiarity played a role in his decision to move forward with the project. However, he admitted that facing different teams and experiencing ups and downs made it a challenging experience. While many teams in Serie B focus on individual battles, Fabregas and his team aimed to offer quality football.
Fabregas expressed his enjoyment of the Italian football experience and praised the physical and technical prowess of the players in Serie B. Looking ahead, he is eager to raise the level of competition by playing against strong players and coaches. As they celebrate their promotion, Fabregas emphasized the importance of hard work in preparing for the upcoming season.
When asked about Como’s ambitions in Serie A, Fabregas dismissed any rumors of high-profile signings like Jamie Vardy. He stated that their primary objective is to build a team capable of securing their place in the top flight, but if they can achieve more, it would be perfect. Fabregas’s desire to win is well-known, and he believes in creating a strong team that believes in their abilities, just as they have demonstrated throughout their successful Serie B campaign.
