Fabregas Prioritizes Genoa Clash Amid Chelsea Speculation

Cesc Fabregas has emphasized that Como’s upcoming Serie A match against Genoa remains his primary focus, despite growing rumors linking him to the vacant managerial position at Chelsea.

Como, aiming for a Champions League spot, have struggled recently, losing their last two league matches against Inter (3-4) and Sassuolo (1-2). These defeats equal their total losses from the previous 16 Serie A games (W10 D4). Another loss would mark their first three-match losing streak since January-February 2025. Additionally, Como were eliminated from the Coppa Italia semi-finals by Inter midweek, despite holding a two-goal lead in the second leg.

Speculation about Fabregas’s potential move to Chelsea intensified after Como president Mirwan Suwarso stated he would not block the coach’s departure if he chose to join the Premier League side. However, Fabregas dismissed the rumors, reaffirming his commitment to Como.

"I don’t have to say anything. I don’t know anything about it," Fabregas said. "It would be stupid to think about things that aren’t important now. The most important thing is Genoa, the next match, and we want to do everything we can to win."

He praised Genoa’s progress under Daniele De Rossi, calling them a "top-ten side" and highlighting their tactical cohesion. "Daniele is doing an excellent job. They look like a complete team, and we must prepare well for a very important match," Fabregas added.

Genoa, meanwhile, have secured four wins in six games, virtually guaranteeing their Serie A survival. Their recent comeback victory over Pisa (2-1) followed a similar result against Sassuolo.

**Players to Watch** *Genoa*: Lorenzo Colombo, enjoying his best scoring season with seven goals, could net in consecutive Serie A matches for the first time since January. *Como*: Nico Paz, with goals in his last two games, may score in three straight matches for the first time in his top-five league career.

**Match Prediction: Como Win** Despite their recent away struggles, Como have already set a club record for away points in a top-flight season (26). Genoa are unbeaten in seven of their nine Serie A meetings with Como but have not won the last three. Opta’s win probability favors Como at 50.5%, with Genoa at 24.1% and a draw at 25.4%.