Como, Fabregas: "I'm pleased with my team's growth, but I wanted to beat Napoli."

A mix of conflicting emotions stirred Cesc Fabregas's spirits after the 0-0 home draw against Napoli. On the one hand, there's the awareness of having made a huge leap in quality in just twelve months; on the other, the fierce ambition of a coach who doesn't care about the prestige of his opponents. Speaking to DAZN a few minutes after the final whistle, the Spanish coach praised the progress his Como side has made, but didn't spare his players for failing to achieve their goals.

"In my mind, we can be satisfied with the 0-0 draw, considering the path we've taken and who these players were at the start of last year," Fabregas began, lucidly analyzing his team's exponential growth. The coach emphasized the generational and technical challenge that unfolded in the heart of the pitch, where his talents held their own against the Azzurri veterans: "Da Cunha, Paz, and Perrone in midfield played today against McTominay, Anguissa, and Lobotka, who are champions."

However, the competitive spirit of the former Barcelona and Arsenal star emerged immediately afterward, when he admitted his disappointment at a disappointing result. "At the same time, I'm angry because today I had prepared the match to win," he stated openly, confirming a mentality that always aims for the highest objective. "I'm very demanding of the players. 95% of the time this year, they've given me so much. I know their value and I know how much they've grown," he added, reiterating that daily work is the foundation of the results achieved so far.

Fabregas' analysis then shifted to an overall view of a season that remains, no matter what, memorable for the Como team. The coach reminded everyone that Como is a newly promoted team fighting for European qualification, a significant detail in the Serie A landscape. "You don't just win or lose. A lot of hours go into being a coach. We should be happy to be fighting for important goals after only being promoted last year," the Spaniard concluded, reiterating that the Como project has no intention of looking back.