Cesc Fabregas credited Como’s discipline and a crucial second goal for their victory against a vertical Juventus side now facing a significant crisis under Luciano Spalletti.
Como manager Cesc Fabregas lauded his team’s organization following a vital victory over Juventus, moved within one point of the Bianconeri in the Serie A standings.
Despite Juventus dominating phases of play, Como’s early lead and defensive discipline stifled the hosts.
Fabregas noted that the tactical balance between Juventus’s vertical attack and cautious defense ultimately limited their fluency during the high-stakes encounter.
Reflecting on the progress made by Luciano Spalletti’s side, Fabregas emphasized the necessity of a clinical second goal to secure the result.
He remarked: “Juventus have improved greatly since Spalletti took over, they’re all vertical. I told the lads that to win we had to score a second goal, otherwise they would have destroyed us with that quality.”
The defeat leaves Juventus fifth.
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