Como boss Fabregas provides updates on Morata, Diao and Dele Alli ahead of season opener | OneFootball

Como host Lazio on Sunday afternoon for their opening game of the 2025-26 Serie A season, with Cesc Fabregas’ side eager to kick off their campaign on a strong note.

Speaking to the press ahead of the match, with quotes via SOSFanta, the Como coach discussed the team’s preparations, his squad’s fitness and the upcoming challenge against an experienced Lazio side led by Maurizio Sarri.

Fabregas reflected on the influence of his former mentor Sarri, saying “Sarri is a great person, a great memory both as a coach and as a person. He showed me so many beautiful things and following his path gives strength. You can already see his imprint on this Lazio team.”

COMO, ITALY – JULY 18: Head coach Como Cesc Fabregas reacts during the friendly match between Como and Lille at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on July 18, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

On the squad, Fabregas highlighted the club’s summer transfer market activity: “I’m happy. We’ve made signings from the start and we are more prepared than a year ago. Stability is important and the project continues.”

Fabregas provides updates on players ahead of Como opener

The coach also addressed player fitness, confirming that Diao, Kuhn and Addai are progressing well, whilst new signing Alvaro Morata is working hard to earn his spot in the team, “Morata could play. He’s adjusting well and his minutes will increase naturally.” The Spaniard refused to go into details about Dele Alli, however, confirming the Englishman was “training separately. Director Ludi is managing the situation.”

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Diao of Como Calcio looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Como at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fabregas underlined the importance of teamwork and attitude on the pitch, insisting that players leave their egos aside and give everything: “We’re not Messi or Ancelotti. Effort, hunger and helping one another is crucial.”

The coach has a number of options available to him this season, especially in the midfield and explained how this flexibility can help: “What you saw in pre-season is just a part of it. We vary positions in training, try new solutions and rotate midfielders. Da Cunha can play anywhere, Baturina can cover 8 and 10 and Sergi can operate as a 6 or an 8. It all depends on how the season unfolds.”