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Fabregas reflects on Como's journey to Champions League qualification

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Fabregas reflects on Como's journey to Champions League qualification

Summary

Cesc Fabregas spoke at the Festival dello Sport in Trento on October 4, 2026, detailing his journey with Como 1907. His leadership has guided the club from Serie B to qualifying for the Champions League, marking a historic achievement for Como. Fabregas emphasized the importance of following one's instincts and maintaining a team's identity, stating he prefers to lose with his ideas intact. He credited his experiences with Antonio Conte at Chelsea for reshaping his understanding of football and coaching. Como has become notable in Italian football due to this transformation under his guidance.

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By the Numbers

•Como 1907 qualified for the Champions League under Fabregas.
•Fabregas prioritized following his gut in decision-making.
•He learned tactical details from Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
•Fabregas emphasizes maintaining a team’s identity in coaching.
•Lucas Da Cunha has risen to prominence during Como’s journey.

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Cesc Fabregas ‘followed my gut’ on Como, hails Lucas Da Cunha, reveals Antonio Conte at Chelsea ‘made me realise football was changing,’ and wants to ‘lose with my ideas.’The Spaniard was ...
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