Fabregas given confidence boost as Como beat ‘one of the best teams in Europe’ | OneFootball

Cesc Fabregas was delighted with his Como side after their encouraging 3-2 victory away against Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta, who the Spaniard feels are ‘one of the best teams in Europe’.

Three goals within the first 12 minutes of the second half sent Como on their way to their first Serie A victory of the season at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday night.

Davide Zappacosta opened the scoring in the first half, but quickfire goals from Gabriel Strefezza, Alieu Fadera and a Sead Kolasinac own goal sent Como on their way to victory. Ademola Lookman scored a late consolation goal from the penalty spot with the last kick of the game.

Fabregas: ‘Belief in Como, Atalanta one of the best in Europe’

“We played a good game, we created a lot of chances and we managed to put them under pressure,” Fabregas told DAZN at full-time.

“We prepared the game hoping to hurt one of the best teams in Europe. They are a Champions League team.

“I had belief, and today I feel it even more. When you come here and put in a performance like that, it is really nice and gives you a lot of confidence.”

Fabregas went into more detail about what part of the performance pleased him.

“I’m happy with everything. We deserved even more. We worked on tactics and technique, but I ask the boys, more than anything, to have personality. I felt for them because the results haven’t come yet, despite our best efforts.”

He went on to explain how Como got the better of Atalanta.

“We caused difficulties for Kolasinac with Strefezza and on the other side through Alberto Moreno’s runs. They go man-to-man, but had difficulty with our dribbling. We played vertically to try and exploit the depth.

“We did well in the game. We’re all working well together. This is just the beginning.”