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·11 August 2025
Cesc Fabregas answers the possibility of coaching Barcelona in the future

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Hansi Flick's Barcelona team recently faced Italian side Como, coached by former Barcelona player Cesc Fabregas, in a friendly match marking the Gamper Trophy final. The match ended with a 5-0 victory. Following the intense encounter, many questions were raised about the Spanish coach.
Among the questions posed to the Spanish coach was the possibility of him coaching Barcelona in the future, but the Spanish coach cut short the conversation and spoke about the match he played against Hansi Flick's team, confirming that it was the most difficult match he had faced in his professional career.
Cesc Fabregas didn't mince words when assessing his team's upcoming challenge, telling Mundo Deportivo: "We're about to face our most difficult opponent of the campaign." The seasoned midfielder emphasized this would represent the pinnacle of competitive tests they'd encounter all season.
When pressed about potentially taking the Barcelona helm after Hansi Flick's tenure, Cesc Fabregas offered a measured response about his coaching journey. The former midfielder, now 38 and two years removed from playing, reflected: "I'm at the beginning of this path. Football looks different from this side - win or lose, I'm constantly learning from every match and every colleague to develop these young players."
His tactical curiosity became evident when discussing Como's defensive strategy. Analyzing their high line, Fabregas noted with admiration: "Their offside trap was remarkably effective - we breached it only three times while being flagged twelve. That precision in just ten minutes of preparation fascinates me technically." The observation revealed his growing analytical approach to the game from the touchline.