Como grows under Fàbregas: Argentine midfielder lauds him before CL tie

Wednesday evening, Feyenoord face Como in the Champions League, with the Argentine midfielder Nico Paz playing a central role at the Italian club. Paz praised his coach Cesc Fàbregas extensively on the official UEFA‑channels, shortly before the match in Rotterdam.

Paz's praise for Fàbregas

The young Argentine declared: “He basically taught me everything.” He emphasized that Fàbregas gave him freedom from day one to play the way he wanted. According to Paz, the player he is now is “entirely thanks to him.”

Paz said that he arrived as a young player from Real Madrid’s second team and that the move to Serie A made him grow as a player and as a person. “Cesc believed in me and brought me here,” said the 23‑year‑old. The coach would let him play from day one and gave him a lot of freedom.

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Como’s Champions League debut and prospects

For Como this is the first Champions League experience. Paz described walking onto the pitch while the official anthem played as a “huge boost”. He added that every child dreams of this moment and that for him it was a long‑awaited dream that came true.

The Italian club started the campaign with a win over RB Leipzig. Paz warned that “ever stronger opponents” are coming and that “tough matches” await. He believes the team will perform well if everyone gives their best and they continue to grow.

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