Fábregas, Como coach, insists that “it will not be easy” against relegated Verona
Cesc Fábregas insisted that Como should present “hunger for goals and be proactive” against Hellas Verona, warning that “it will not be easy” against an already relegated opponent.
Como reaches matchday 36 in sixth place in Serie A, simply three factors behind fourth place Juventus.
The Lariani have gone via a drop in ends in latest weeks, with just one victory of their final 5 video games, however they’re nonetheless very a lot within the combat to play in Europe subsequent season.
Como will be favorites to take the three factors in Verona, though Fábregas is cautious, with Paolo Sammarco’s group having drawn 1-1 against Juve final weekend.
“There is pride. Nobody wants to lose games,” the Como coach advised reporters on the earlier press convention. “You can be unhappy and disenchanted as a result of you will have been relegated, however no one offers something away.
“They went on the counterattack with a low block against Juventus after which defended the remainder of the match. We should be ready for the same match.
“Today, the most difficult thing is to score against a low block. We have to be hungry for a goal, be proactive and not jump onto the field thinking it will be easy.”
Despite its nice season, Como has acquired criticism in some sectors for the shortage of prominence of its youth gamers.
However, Fábregas revealed that 16-year-old midfielder Riccardo Cassano, who has excelled with the membership’s under-17s, may be included within the squad for this weekend’s journey.
“I can’t say that he is ready, but he understands the type of football we want to play here,” defined the Como coach. “I’m very comfortable. When we use all these gamers, it appears that we generate worth. If attainable, Cassano will include us.
“He already trained with us last week and I really liked it. He left me with a very good feeling. If I can take him, I will. Many young people train with us during the week, but when we see one who stands out, we are open.”
PLAYERS TO FOLLOW
Hellas Verona – Kieron Bowie
Bowie – signed in January from Hibernian – has scored three targets since his arrival.
The Scot has scored Verona’s final two targets of their final seven Serie A video games, together with the opener in final weekend’s draw against Juventus.
How – Nico Paz
Paz has scored 4 targets in seven away video games in Serie A in 2026, yet one more than in his first 27 away video games within the competitors.
Among the gamers with 10 or extra targets within the 5 main European leagues this season, nobody has scored extra targets from exterior the realm than the Como participant (5, the identical as Kylian Mbappé).
MATCH PREDICTION – COMO VICTORY
Verona have not gained any of their final eight Serie A video games against Como (D5 L3), with their final victory coming in December 1986.
Undefeated of their final three away video games in Serie A, after having picked up only one level of their first 4 outings against them, Como need to full the double against Verona for the primary time within the Italian high flight.
Como have solely conceded 28 targets in Serie A this season, the very best defensive file within the competitors.
Only Arsenal (26) and Paris Saint-Germain (27) have conceded fewer targets within the 5 main European leagues.
PROBABILITY OF VICTORY ACCORDING TO OPTA
Hellas Verona – 14.6%
Tie – 20.9%
Like – 64.5%
This is a machine translation and will comprise minor inaccuracies.
