Cesc Fàbregas tells squad to ease off as Como dominate Manchester United
Cesc Fàbregas, the newly appointed manager of Italian side Como 1907, instructed his players to ease off in the closing stages of their UEFA Champions League tie against Manchester United after a 4‑1 victory at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium. The directive came despite the comfortable lead and sparked a post‑match interview in which the Spanish tactician expressed regret.
Como's commanding display
Como overwhelmed Manchester United, producing a decisive 4‑1 scoreline that left the English side unable to respond. The Italian side's superiority was described as “so overwhelming that the manager felt compelled to intervene from the bench”. The match took place at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Como.
Fàbregas' late tactical call
In the press conference after the win, Fabregas explained that he perhaps erred in the final ten minutes when he told his team to “slow down”. He said, “I perhaps regret the last ten minutes, when I was the one who told the team to lower the tempo, because there was another match and maybe with a 4‑0 advantage they could have achieved something.”
He also revealed he specifically asked forward Tasos Douvikas not to run further and to stay in midfield, adding, “I told Tasos Douvikas not to run more, to stay in the middle, and perhaps that is what I regret, because I am the first who always fights to the end. That goal hurt me.”
Manchester United now registers its seventh consecutive match without a win across all competitions, a stark contrast to the dominance displayed by Como. The result intensifies scrutiny of United’s collective performance and the future of its coaching staff.
The report also referenced Nico Paz, the player Real Madrid released who recently scored a brace against Manchester United. His double highlighted the challenges United face against emerging talents.
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