Fabregas: 'Not many teams will win in Udine, we haven't won for three years'
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Como coach Cesc Fabregas acknowledges the difficulty of winning at Udinese's Bluenergy Stadium, noting Como have not won there in three years ahead of their Serie A trip.
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Attributed to original sourceCesc Fabregas made sure to remind supporters that not many teams pick up three points when they have to play away in Udine after Como recorded a 1-1 draw against Udinese in their first Serie A match of the 2026-27 season: ‘Not many teams will win here’.
Hassane Kamara sent Udinese 1-0 up half an hour into today’s game at the Bluenergy Stadium, which Tasos Douvikas levelled out 10 minutes into the second half.
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Fabregas reaction after Udinese 1-1 Como LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como Calcio, reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como Calcio at Anfield on August 16, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Speaking to the DAZn in his post-match interview after full-time, Fabregas wanted to correct those who claimed that Como had a slow start to proceedings.
“I don’t think so, I don’t think you called that right,” he argued (via TMW ). “We conceded the first corner after 21 minutes and up until that point, I thought we looked like a good team. Then, I thought it was a great second half, a good reaction, even if we conceded a few too many counter-attacks.
“In the end, we deserved the victory in my opinion. You will see, not many teams will win here.”
Fabregas didn’t take too kindly when asked for a verdict of his new signings after just one league match of the Serie A season.
“Well, come on, it takes a little while to settle when you go somewhere new. I liked all of their performances,” Fabregas said.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Como Calcio at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) “The most important thing is that they pay attention. We have a young average age in this team, and then Liberali and a few other youngsters came on. I’m happy because it’s very difficult to win here in Udine.”
Fabregas was asked if he thinks his team needs a bit more time to find their feet at the top end of the Serie A table.
He replied: “We all need time. It’s true that we didn’t do well for 25 minutes of the first half, then it’s true that we conceded a few too many counter-attacks in the second half despite putting in a great performance.
“Small details, positioning, one choice can make you win or lose a game. We’ve come here three years in a row and haven’t ever won, but many other teams have done the same.”
Lastly, Fabregas was asked for a comment on Como’s transfer links to Italy international Moise Kean.
The Spaniard tried his best to play it down: “Of course I like him. I don’t want to talk about players from other teams, but as a player, definitely (I like him), as well as lots of other strong Fiorentina players.”
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What happened
Cesc Fabregas, manager of Como, has spoken about the challenge awaiting his team as they travel to face Udinese in Serie A. He stressed that 'not many teams will win in Udine' and pointed out that Como have not secured a victory at the venue for three years. The comments come as Como look to continue their campaign in the Italian top flight, with Fabregas highlighting the hostile nature of the away fixture and the historical struggles teams face at the Friuli stadium.
Chance analysis
Fabregas's pre-match framing serves a dual purpose: tempering expectations around a difficult away trip while also planting a flag of confidence in his squad. Como's three-year winless record at Udine is a real statistical headwind, but acknowledging it publicly is a classic manager's tactic to relieve pressure on his players. For Como fans, the interesting subtext is how a young, ambitious side under a former midfield great plans to break that streak — tactical preparation and mentality will be the decisive factors in a ground where even strong Serie A sides tend to struggle.
Como face a historically difficult away fixture at Udinese, with Fabregas publicly managing expectations ahead of the match.