Fabregas: Frustrating to play well and not win, we pressed like no other | OneFootball

Cesc Fabregas spoke at a press conference after the Napoli-Como match, which ended 0-0. The Spaniard analyzed the match as well as the performance of his players, who delivered a great performance against the Italian Champions, even coming close to winning, with Alvaro Morata's penalty miss.

Como, Fabregas' words at the press conference after the match with Napoli

Cesc Fabregas, coach of Como, spoke after the match at the Maradona against Antonio Conte's Napoli, which ended 0-0.

A lot of personality in the first half that certifies the team's growth

“I am satisfied, I think it was more 75 minutes than 45. I leave with a bit of annoyance because when you play like this and don't win, it's frustrating. Compared to last year, we deserved more; no team has come here to press like that. We are growing a lot, as a coach for the first time I didn't say anything tactically to the guys, I just thanked them. Many young players, 20 years old, 7 players, what can I say? As a coach, you can't ask for more than to put it in and win. We've taken another step after Parma.”

On Morata's missed penalty

“No, we made a mistake against Verona with the ball out. Today he was unlucky, he felt it and missed. It's part of football, where we are there's something more important than the result. I have to look at many things to see the team's growth.”

Is something missing from the penalty spot?

It’s the hardest thing, players are paid a lot to make this difference. It's something that comes slowly, Nico is not the same as last year. Growth happens gradually.”

On the team's character

“Yes, it's possible, it's part of growth. Last year Da Cunha and the others never went to ground to draw a foul. They are so young that they don't have these things... We need to manage better at the referee level for consistency. The guys need to learn and see how they can improve with patience.”

On the difference with Napoli

“Less than two years ago we were seventh in Serie B. We are trying to close the gap, time will tell. We also played with one less day of recovery, the guys gave everything after not even 72 hours and after a problem with the plane last night. I like this hunger, we must continue like this and try to do the same with Juve, Lazio, etc.”

Regarding the choice of Diao and Addai on the wings

“It was to put Napoli in difficulty, who come to man-mark you. We created difficulties for Di Lorenzo and Politano. I am very happy for Assane, who we missed a lot. Happy to see him again and I am happy for all the guys. We just need to continue like this.”

Francesco Landi

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