Cesc Fàbregas did not mince his words about Serie A. In an interview with The Athleticthe Como coach believes that the Italian championship lacks clarity and real playing identity compared to other major European championships. According to him, meetings in Italy are often closed and unspectacular: “There are a lot of 0-0s and 1-0s. The teams mainly try to stop you by defending and pressing, not to attack.he explains, contrasting this approach to that observed in the Premier League, La Liga or Bundesliga. Fabregas particularly insists on the clarity of projects elsewhere: “When you look at the Premier League, you see a structure, you see what the teams want to do, their style is obvious. Here, it is often difficult to understand what is happening. »
Beyond the tactical aspect, the former Barça midfielder also points to workforce management that he considers inconsistent in certain Italian clubs. He particularly criticizes the lack of dialogue between managers and coaches in recruitment: “sometimes, clubs sign players without talking to the coach, or without him being able to analyze and discuss with them. However, it is he who must make them play and help them progress. » At Como, Fabregas claims to apply a very different philosophy, focused on the human before the player: “the first thing we look at is the person, not the footballer. During the first interview, I don’t talk about football, but about their lives. I want to understand their mentality. » A global approach that he considers essential to build a coherent and efficient collective.
