Fabregas reveals Wenger inspiration after Como defeat Juventus

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas says he wants his side to emulate the attacking nature of Arsene Wenger’s former Arsenal team.

Fabregas was speaking after he guided Como to a 2-0 win over Juventus at Allianz Stadium, moving them within two points of the Serie A top four.

The Lariani registered their first top-flight victory over Juventus away from home since April 1951, while also completing a league double over them for just the second time in their Serie A history.

Como (six) have also equalled their record for away wins in a single Serie A season (also six in 1949-50).

Their second goal came from a blistering counter-attack that was finished off by Maxence Caqueret, which drew similarities to the style of play of Fabregas’ former boss Wenger during their days in the Premier League.

“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.”

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Juventus were backed as favourites ahead of the match, especially after Como star Nico Paz was ruled out due to suspension.

Although the Bianconeri are not the heavyweights they were a decade ago, the victory still meant a lot to Fabregas.

“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.”