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Fabregas discusses Como's Champions League experience and Diao's injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Fabregas discusses Como's Champions League experience and Diao's injury

Summary

Cesc Fabregas confirmed that Assane Diao will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to a muscle injury. Como faces Fiorentina on Sunday following a difficult Champions League debut, where they lost 3-2 to Feyenoord. Fabregas emphasized the challenges of adapting to the European competition and praised Fiorentina as a historic club. He expressed hope of recovering Diao in time for a match against Inter Milan after the upcoming international break.

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Status Watch

•Assane Diao out for 2-3 weeks with muscle injury.
•Como lost 3-2 to Feyenoord in Champions League.
•Fabregas highlights adaptation challenges this season.
•Como plays Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday.
•Diao may return for match against Inter after international break.

Latest Updates

1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Fabregas: ‘Como experience new for everybody, Diao out 2-3 weeks’

What they're saying

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Cesc Fabregas reveals Assane Diao ‘is out for 2-3 weeks’ and warns ‘this season is a new experience for everybody’ as they come off Champions League defeat to face Fiorentina.It kicks off at t...
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