Fears for Cahuzac, Fabregas enchanted by Thauvin ahead of Lens‑Como clash

Como, looking for their first convincing away performance in the Champions League, face Lens at the Bollaert‑Delelis stadium, with coach Yannick Cahuzac worried (concerns) and Cesc Fabregas fascinated by Florian Thauvin; the Catalan coach said he does not want to make calculations about the standings, focusing only on the three points.

Three points against Lens would be a valuable haul for Fabregas and his lads, but the Catalan manager refused to talk about calculations or the standings.

"This is a gift that these players and the team have given us. A huge credit for what was achieved last year," he said at the press conference on the eve.

"We must be happy. We want to do everything to get the three points. Let's forget about the six points we have."

Fabregas and Thauvin in the spotlight

"It's incredible," the Catalan coach said straight away. "I challenged him when he was at Marseille and met him as a coach in Udine. He makes a difference, has great quality, scores a lot. He must be monitored very well."

Lens must win to revive their Champions League campaign

"I don't do calculations." That is how Lens' technical director Yannick Cahuzac introduced himself, having taken over from Dino Toppmoller on September 15.

"It's a great team with a real game plan, very efficient in ball possession. They also provide a lot of mobility in midfield and are very interesting in the use and conquest of spaces." "It's a well-drilled team in its movements, a very complete squad."

"A manager who, for me, represents a source of inspiration. He is young but has genuine ideas."

For their part, the Sang et Or need points after two consecutive defeats to Sporting and Bruges, as well as a decisive reaction after the knockout in the lost derby with Lille over the weekend.