“It is an important match, but for us it is mainly a test to understand how far we can go,” said Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas, who also acknowledged the strength of their opponents: “Inter are the strongest team in Italy.”
The Spanish coach also reflected on Como’s previous meetings with the Nerazzurri: “We have never beaten Inter, but we came close on three occasions. When they raise their level, they are too strong. However, we must play our football and continue doing what we have done so far, without nervousness or pressure.”
Fàbregas then looked back specifically at the second leg of the 2025/26 Coppa Italia semi-final at San Siro: “I watched that match again. If Diao scores, we are the ones who reach the final. It is all about the details because they are too strong.”
Mattia Liberali and Jacobo Ramón will also be at San Siro after receiving their first senior international call-ups for Italy and Spain respectively. Fàbregas expressed his delight at their achievement: “I am very happy for Liberali and proud of Ramón, who can give my country something extra.”
Assane Diao will not be available as he continues his recovery from injury. Trevoh Chalobah, however, will return to the squad and is expected to start on the bench. According to Fàbregas, the defender could be given a few minutes towards the end of the match: “He could play for five minutes.”
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