Como's Fabregas Calls for Courage Ahead of Inter Clash

Midfielder acknowledges past naivety but insists his team will play to win against Serie A leaders.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:52pm

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Cesc Fabregas struck a candid and grounded tone ahead of Sunday's home clash with Inter, acknowledging past naivety in matches against the Nerazzurri while insisting Como will take to the field with the full intention of winning, even as he urged perspective about where his club stand in the broader picture.

Why it matters

Como have faced Inter twice already this season, losing 4-0 in the league and drawing 0-0 in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg. Fabregas' comments provide insight into his team's mentality as they prepare to take on the Serie A leaders once again.

The details

Fabregas admitted his side have not yet found the formula to hurt Inter, saying 'In specific moments we should have made the difference, we didn't score and we didn't win.' He said Como were 'a bit naive in some situations in the 4-0' defeat. The remedy, according to Fabregas, is to 'score, play with courage' against Inter, while managing key moments, finishing moves effectively and covering the spaces where Inter can hurt them.

  • Como have faced Inter twice already this season, losing 4-0 in the league and drawing 0-0 in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.
  • Sunday's match will be the third meeting between the two teams this season.

The players

Cesc Fabregas

The veteran midfielder for Como who has acknowledged his team's past naivety against Inter but is calling for courage and conviction in Sunday's match.

Inter

The Serie A leaders who have already defeated Como 4-0 in the league this season and drawn 0-0 with them in the Coppa Italia semi-final.

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What they’re saying

“Tomorrow we must score, play with courage. We know who Inter are and we know we can lose, they have players who make the difference. Mathematically, the more quality players you have, the more you win. But we will face them with the conviction to win.”

— Cesc Fabregas, Como Midfielder

“Last season we finished on 49 points with a big gap to the top six. With seven games left we have six more points than that and we are in the Coppa Italia semi-final. But we cannot forget that we are at the beginning of a journey, not even halfway through it. Let people talk.”

— Cesc Fabregas, Como Midfielder

What’s next

Como and Inter will face off on Sunday, with the Nerazzurri looking to maintain their lead at the top of the Serie A table.

The takeaway

Fabregas' comments strike a balance between belief in his team's ability to compete with the league leaders and an acknowledgment of the work still ahead. Como's performance against Inter will be a key test of their progress this season.