Cesc Fabregas secured a 2-1 away victory for Como against Massimiliano Allegri’s Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, according to match reports. Goals from Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas lifted Fabregas’ side past Napoli, following a tactical evolution the Como manager said stemmed from studying previous losses against Milan under Allegri.
Fabregas Attributes Napoli Win to Lessons Learned from Milan
Como entered the match after failing to defeat Allegri’s Milan during the previous Serie A season, where Fabregas collected one loss and one draw alongside a touchline disagreement in February. According to DAZN, Fabregas admitted he learned significantly from those encounters. “Today, we were able to read the game well,” Fabregas told DAZN, noting that his team held firm against second-half substitutions that made the technical area feel “like being in a sauna now.”
Praise for Underrated Midfielder Luis Milla
Spanish midfielder Luis Milla started his second consecutive match for Como, earning strong praise from his manager at full-time. According to Fabregas, the 31-year-old summer signing remains under-appreciated in Spain. “Milla is very underrated in Spain, but it’s normal. There are so many great players that sometimes we tend to forget the others, who are not Pedri or Rodri,” Fabregas said via DAZN. Fabregas added that he has followed Milla’s steadily rising career and expressed happiness that the midfielder is finally set to play in the Champions League.
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Anastasios Douvikas was Como’s best scorer in Serie A last season and has continued his form by netting in each of the club’s opening two league fixtures of the new campaign.
Transfer Market Focus and Squad Depth
Despite the strong start against Napoli, Como continues to seek reinforcements to manage a demanding fixture schedule. According to club reports, Como is actively in talks with Fiorentina regarding Moise Kean. Fabregas acknowledged the pressing need for attacking depth, stating that relying solely on Douvikas is unsustainable across Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the Champions League. “We struggled with Morata last season as he was injured for three months,” Fabregas said, recalling matches played with a false nine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored for Como against Napoli?
Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas scored the goals in Como’s 2-1 victory over Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, according to match reports.
What did Cesc Fabregas say about Luis Milla?
According to DAZN, Fabregas called Luis Milla “very underrated in Spain,” noting that while the country produces many great players like Pedri and Rodri, steady performers often get overlooked.
Are Como looking to sign more players?
Yes, according to club statements, Fabregas expects another striker and Como is currently in talks with Fiorentina for Moise Kean to handle the demands of playing every three days.
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