Arsenal Faces Como in Friendly Match in Preparation for the New Season
Spanish Cesc Fabregas is preparing to return to the Emirates Stadium, but this time as the coach of Italian club Como, after both clubs announced a friendly match against Arsenal as part of their preparations for the new season.
The "Football Italia" website clarified that the match will take place on August 12 at the Emirates Stadium in the British capital, London, starting at 9:30 PM Egypt time. This will be the first encounter between Arsenal and Como in history, whether officially or in a friendly.
The match represents a special return for Fabregas to the club where his professional career began, having defended Arsenal's colors for eight years and made his first appearance with the first team in 2003.
The report indicated that Como is participating in the match as part of its preparations for its first participation in the UEFA Champions League, after finishing last season in fourth place in the Italian league, surpassing Milan and Juventus in the race to qualify for the continental tournament.
Como is set to play its opening match in the Italian league for the 2026/2027 season against Udinese, 10 days after facing Arsenal. Meanwhile, the London team will begin its campaign to defend the Premier League title nine days later by hosting Coventry City.
The "Football Italia" website added that the Como management described the match as an important opportunity to test the team against one of the strongest European clubs in preparation for the anticipated historic season, confirming that ticket details for fans will be announced soon through the club's official channels.
The "Football Italia" website clarified that the match will take place on August 12 at the Emirates Stadium in the British capital, London, starting at 9:30 PM Egypt time. This will be the first encounter between Arsenal and Como in history, whether officially or in a friendly.
The match represents a special return for Fabregas to the club where his professional career began, having defended Arsenal's colors for eight years and made his first appearance with the first team in 2003.
The report indicated that Como is participating in the match as part of its preparations for its first participation in the UEFA Champions League, after finishing last season in fourth place in the Italian league, surpassing Milan and Juventus in the race to qualify for the continental tournament.
Como is set to play its opening match in the Italian league for the 2026/2027 season against Udinese, 10 days after facing Arsenal. Meanwhile, the London team will begin its campaign to defend the Premier League title nine days later by hosting Coventry City.
The "Football Italia" website added that the Como management described the match as an important opportunity to test the team against one of the strongest European clubs in preparation for the anticipated historic season, confirming that ticket details for fans will be announced soon through the club's official channels.
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