Fabregas Credits Wenger Influence After Como’s 2-0 Win Over Juventus

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Como head coach Cesc Fabregas celebrated a historic 2-0 victory over Juventus, praising his squad’s brave attacking display in Turin. The result at Allianz Stadium moved Como to within two points of the Serie A top four and underlined Fabregas’ growing influence in Italy’s top division.

The win carried extra weight for Como, who completed a league double over Juventus for only the second time in their Serie A history. It was also their first top-flight away success against the Bianconeri since April 1951, ending a wait of almost 75 years between such results.

Fabregas linked Como’s attacking approach to lessons taken from Arsene Wenger during their time together at Arsenal. The second goal in Turin came from a swift counter-attack finished by Maxence Caqueret, a move that closely resembled the vertical, space-focused transitions Wenger often encouraged in north London.

Reflecting on that connection, Fabregas highlighted Wenger’s role in shaping his football ideas. "Arsene Wenger is like a second father to me, Fabregas told DAZN Italia. Obviously, he worked a lot on transitions, attacking the space, something that is even more important in modern football. I learned a lot from him and want my team to do that."

Beyond the symbolic value, the match also carried statistical significance for Como’s season. The Lariani earned a sixth away league victory of the campaign, matching their club record for road wins in a single Serie A season, previously set with six during the 1949-50 top-flight campaign.

Support from travelling Como fans added to the occasion, with more than 1,300 supporters present in Turin. The club shared that presence on social media, underlining how the fanbase is responding to the team’s progress under Fabregas during this Serie A campaign.

Serie A Como vs Juventus expectations and mindset

Before kick-off, Juventus were widely viewed as favourites, helped by Como star Nico Paz being unavailable through suspension. Even though Juventus are not as dominant as a decade earlier, Fabregas stressed that winning in this stadium, against this opponent, still carried huge personal and sporting meaning.

Fabregas also spoke in detail about the mental demands on players in such fixtures. "When you play this type of game, there are moments when players have to take control;otherwise,they start losing the ball, losing confidence, he added. We need players who want the ball at their feet and have the character to deal with that pressure. We can also play in different ways, so we have some who are better on the counter-attack, others who like to keep the ball. There are so many games, even within a single game, a tactical adjustment can transform everything and make it 100 games in one. I can say this as a Spaniard, Juventus are like the Real Madrid of Italy, so for me to come here and play like this makes me very proud."

Those comments underlined Fabregas’ belief in tactical flexibility and personality on the ball. Como mixed controlled possession phases with direct breaks, showing different strengths within the same contest and adapting to moments when Juventus pushed forward, while still keeping the structure demanded by Fabregas.

Fabregas’ references to Real Madrid emphasised how Juventus are still viewed internationally, even during a transitional period. For Como and Fabregas, leaving Allianz Stadium with three points, a clean sheet, and club records matched gave the performance extra weight in the context of their Serie A ambitions.