In the upcoming Serie A match, Como will go on the road to challenge the strong Atlanta. Prior to the match, Cesc Fabregas, Como's head coach, attended the press conference and gave an in-depth analysis and outlook on many aspects of the match.
First, Cesc Fabregas talked about his thoughts on that Atlanta-Arsenal game. He confessed that he watched the game but didn't root for Arsenal as his whole mind is now on the Como. He believes that both sides played very well in that game, showing a great understanding, which provided valuable insights for the Como team. Facing the upcoming Atlanta team, Cesc Fabregas said that his team must keep a clear head and do their best to take three points on the road.
Fabregas then praised Atlanta head coach Gaspellini's tactical style. He mentioned that Gasperini relies heavily on a full-court man-to-man defense tactic, which the Como won't be employing. Nonetheless, Fabregas believes that it will be a game of very different styles but equally exciting. He emphasized that he is the kind of coach who is able to instill his style and philosophy in his players and opponents, and Gasperini is one of those coaches.
Speaking about the team's injuries, Cesc Fabregas revealed that Federico Barba has started to return to training and is expected to be back next week. Meanwhile, Ali Jassim will be on the bench for the rest of the season, while Alberto Dossena is in good shape, despite suffering from cramps against Bologna.
Regarding the tactics of the game, Cesc Fabregas said that the team may adjust the tactics against Bologna according to the specific situation. He emphasized that the team's principle and philosophy remains the same, which is to pursue the essence of modern soccer. When challenging Atalanta on the road, the Como will stick to their own style of play and will not adopt a 5-4-1 formation in anticipation of a counterattack, as this is not their style.
In terms of striker options, Fabregas revealed that the team may opt for a double or single striker tactic depending on the game. He specifically mentioned the excellent form of new signing Belotti and said that the team will create threats around him in the penalty area. At the same time, he also admitted that using two strikers may sacrifice the stability of the midfield, so the team needs to find the best balance between the two.
Cesc Fabregas was positive about the performance of goalkeeper Odello and believes he will continue to start. He also mentioned that Reina will be ready to help the team as a substitute.
In the midfield, Cesc Fabregas revealed some possible changes to the team. He praised the performances of Sergi Roberto and Perone in particular and said that the team has confidence in all six midfielders. However, he also admitted that newcomers like Braun Erdel and da Cunha will need time to adapt to the higher level of Serie A.
Finally, Cesc Fabregas spoke about Jovine's situation with Van der Brept. He said that Jovine is currently feeling unwell and has only recently trained with the team. Therefore, he will decide who will play in the next few days. This undoubtedly adds a certain amount of uncertainty to the team's lineup choices, but it also demonstrates Fabregas' caution and flexibility in terms of hiring.
