Fabregas before Leipzig: Champions League match like any other and our goal is to win

Cesc Fàbregas, the Spanish manager of Como, confirmed that his team will not approach the match against Leipzig as a different game from the rest, despite it being the club's first participation in the UEFA Champions League. He emphasized that the goal is to achieve victory.

He said: "I understand the feelings of the city and the club, but we have to be professional and realize that it is a football match. We want to try to win as we do in every match."

Cesc Fàbregas discusses his lineup choices, emphasizing that experience will not be a decisive factor for him, and that he will choose the players most capable of helping the team achieve victory.

He added: "We no longer have just 13 or 14 players who can start; everyone is performing at a very good level, and no one knows yet who will play, because everyone is capable of helping the team."

Como's coach praised their opponent Leipzig, considering the German club a model to learn from. He said: "It is a great club, it has created a clear culture and identity over the years."

He added: "What I like most about them is that they are always looking for coaches who fit their idea. In this regard, Leipzig is a 100% example." He also emphasized that his team must maintain its identity regardless of the level of the opponent.

In closing his remarks, Cesc Fàbregas confirmed that the UEFA Champions League does not allow for mistakes, stating that the high quality of the tournament means that any error could be punished by the team. He stressed the necessity of understanding all phases of the match and the desire to improve.

He sent a message of support to Como player Roberta Pici, saying: "We are family, we give her a big hug, and we are with her."