Cesc Fabregas acknowledged that Sassuolo, under Fabio Grosso, delivered an exceptional performance, stating that his Como team was performing at less than 10% of their usual capacity following their 2-1 loss on Friday evening.
The match saw a flurry of goals towards the end of the first half at Mapei Stadium. Cristian Volpato and M’Bala Nzola scored within two minutes of each other, giving the home side a 2-0 lead. Nico Paz managed to pull one back in first-half stoppage time, but this was the extent of Como’s comeback efforts.
This result places Como two points behind Juventus in the Champions League qualification spots, having played an additional game.
Fabregas Reflects on Sassuolo’s Victory
In his post-match comments to DAZN, Fabregas emphasized that he wasn’t seeking excuses. Instead, he congratulated Sassuolo and coach Grosso for their “masterclass” performance. He admitted that his team was “weren’t even at 10%” of their standard level.
“When you lose, you always look for excuses. We apologize to the fans and congratulate Sassuolo, the coach put on a masterclass today,” Fabregas stated. “We weren’t fluid, the ball was too slow and Lauriente was difficult to control. We look forward to the next one.”
Fabregas also noted that Grosso’s tactical approach differed from Sassuolo’s typical style.
“This isn’t the normal Sassuolo, who defend the whole game and then massacre you on the counterattack. There was an incredible density of players. We tried every way to get through but today wasn’t our day. We didn’t have the quality.”
“The second goal was the most disappointing thing. We’re not this sort of team. We have to accept it and continue to prepare better if we want to get to certain levels.”
“Every game is different. We try to be as complete as possible. Today we weren’t even at 10%. Bad for us, but congratulations to Sassuolo. Let’s think about the next game and prepare well.”
Fabregas: Sassuolo Delivered a Masterclass, Como Was Far Below Par
Cesc Fabregas admitted that Sassuolo, under Fabio Grosso, put on a “masterclass” performance, while his Como team was “weren’t even at 10%” of their usual capabilities following a disappointing 2-1 defeat on Friday evening.
A rapid succession of goals occurred at the end of the first half at Mapei Stadium, with Cristian Volpato and M’Bala Nzola scoring within two minutes of each other to give the hosts a 2-0 advantage. Nico Paz managed to halve the deficit in first-half injury time, but that was the extent of their comeback.
The result leaves Como two points behind Juventus in the Champions League positions, having played one more game.
Fabregas Reacts to Sassuolo 2-1 Como
Speaking in his post-match interview with DAZN, Fabregas insisted he wasn’t trying to “look for excuses.” Instead, he congratulated Sassuolo and head coach Grosso on their “masterclass” performance, adding that he felt his side “weren’t even at 10%” of their usual selves.
“When you lose, you always look for excuses. We apologize to the fans and congratulate Sassuolo, the coach put on a masterclass today,” Fabregas said. “We weren’t fluid, the ball was too slow and Lauriente was difficult to control. We look forward to the next one.”
Fabregas felt that Grosso had set up his team differently than usual.
“This isn’t the normal Sassuolo, who defend the whole game and then massacre you on the counterattack. There was an incredible density of players. We tried every way to get through but today wasn’t our day. We didn’t have the quality.”
“The second goal was the most disappointing thing. We’re not this sort of team. We have to accept it and continue to prepare better if we want to get to certain levels.”
“Every game is different. We try to be as complete as possible. Today we weren’t even at 10%. Bad for us, but congratulations to Sassuolo. Let’s think about the next game and prepare well.”
