Como manager Cesc Fabregas openly praised AC Milan following their recent Serie A encounter, admitting that the Rossoneri were the superior side and fully deserved the victory. Despite Como’s strong start, Fabregas acknowledged that Milan’s quality and experience ultimately determined the outcome of the match.
The Serie A round 20 clash, held at Como’s home stadium, saw the hosts take an early lead, raising hopes among their fans. Marc-Oliver Kempf opened the scoring in the 10th minute, giving Como a promising advantage against the high-flying visitors.
However, AC Milan, led by Massimiliano Allegri, demonstrated their resilience and tactical strength. Christopher Nkunku equalized late in the first half, setting the stage for a dominant second-half performance. Adrien Rabiot then scored twice to seal a 3-1 victory for Milan, highlighting the visitors’ superior execution and composure under pressure.
Fabregas Refuses Excuses, Focuses on Lessons
After the match, Fabregas avoided making excuses for the defeat. Instead, he emphasized the importance of learning from the experience to improve Como’s performance in the remainder of the season.
“Today we lost, and it’s a signal that we need to raise our level of play,” Fabregas told DAZN. “AC Milan showed their class tonight, and we must accept that. The key now is to take this as a learning opportunity for our squad.”
Fabregas stressed that while Como showed promising moments—especially taking the lead early—the visitors’ quality eventually prevailed.
Milan’s Dominance Fully Recognized
Fabregas praised Milan for their turnaround and overall performance, highlighting the tactical discipline and attacking sharpness of Allegri’s side.
“We congratulate Milan tonight. They won the match, and it’s well deserved. They were the better team, and their victory is fully justified,” Fabregas added.
The manager acknowledged that Milan’s ability to respond under pressure demonstrated why they remain strong contenders for the Serie A title. The Rossoneri’s composure, creativity in midfield, and lethal finishing proved decisive against Como.
Rebuilding Confidence After Defeat
Looking ahead, Fabregas emphasized the importance of keeping his squad motivated despite the setback. He is determined that Como will recover quickly and maintain focus on the challenges ahead.
“We need to bounce back and focus on playing better in our upcoming matches,” Fabregas said. “Como has one of the best defensive records in Europe this season. Every team has strengths and weaknesses, and we still have room to grow and improve.”
Fabregas continued, “My priority now is to lift the players’ spirits. Whether we win or lose, the goal is to constantly develop, learn from each match, and perform at a higher level every game.”
Key Victory for AC Milan
For AC Milan, the 3-1 win over Como was crucial in their push for the Serie A title. The victory brought the Rossoneri to 43 points, just three behind league leaders Inter Milan, keeping their scudetto ambitions very much alive.
The match also highlighted the strategic brilliance of Allegri, who made effective adjustments after conceding early. Milan’s ability to control the midfield and convert chances into goals underlined why they are serious title contenders.
Lessons and Moving Forward
Fabregas views the defeat not as a failure but as an opportunity to refine Como’s approach. With several matches still to play, the Argentine-turned-manager is focused on improving both the tactical discipline and mental resilience of his squad.
“This game reminds us that football is a constant learning process,” Fabregas concluded. “We have to be better, smarter, and more prepared in every match. Milan set a standard tonight, and we aim to reach that level ourselves in the coming weeks.”
Meanwhile, AC Milan will carry the momentum of this victory into their next fixtures, aiming to close the gap on Inter Milan while strengthening their title challenge. For Como, the emphasis will be on rapid recovery, maintaining defensive stability, and building a squad mentality capable of competing against the league’s top teams.
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