Cesc Fabregas

Chelsea have been advised to sack Liam Rosenior after their latest defeat at the hands of Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Denzel Dumfries completed Inter’s comeback, following Marcus Thuram’s brace with one of his own in a 4-3 win over Como to boost their Scudetto hopes. Cesc Fabregas’ side looked to be in control on the stroke of half-time with a 2-0 lead, but Inter fought back to move nine points clear of Napoli at the […] The post Como 3-4 Inter: Dumfries settles Serie A thriller to boost title hopes appeared first on Soccer News.

Despite their consistent season, Arsenal have put the Premier League title at risk, placing Mikel Arteta’s future in doubt. In response, the Gunners have reportedly identified Cesc Fàbregas as his natural successor under certain conditions. Mikel Arteta’s arrival completely reshaped Arsenal’s reality. After several years of underperformance, they managed to become one of the best teams in the Premier League. Not only do they impose an attractive style of play, but they are also among the league leaders. Nevertheless, the Spaniard does not have his future at the club fully secured, as Cesc Fàbregas emerges as an alternative for the head coach position. According to Diario AS, the Gunners have issued an ultimatum to Mikel Arteta. If the Spaniard fails to lead the team to a Premier League or Champions League title, he would be dismissed. While the team has shown notable progress, they have not fully established themselves despite making multimillion investments such as Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz. In this context, they have reportedly already identified a natural successor. After shining at Como 1907 in Serie A, Cesc Fàbregas is seen as the ideal replacement. Not only was he a Gunners legend, but he is also impressing with his impact in Italy. Although his spell at Chelsea affected his legacy, the front office would be open to pursuing his arrival, as he would bring a similar philosophy to Arteta’s, ensuring continuity in the sporting project. With his arrival, Arsenal would aim to dominate the English league again. Cesc Fàbregas has not only avoided relegation with Como 1907, but has also implemented an attractive style of play. Alongside Nico Paz and Máximo Perrone, they have been competitive in Serie A, reaching European competition spots despite being promoted just over two years ago. Although the Spanish coach is under contract until 2028, he could be open to leaving the club, seeking a triumphant return to the Premier League—this time as a manager. Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas reacts salutes the fans at the end of the Serie A match. Report: Cesc Fàbregas also caught Real Madrid’s attention Although Cesc Fàbregas has only two years of professional experience as a coach, his talent has also caught the attention of Real Madrid. Following the departure of Xabi Alonso and the uncertainty surrounding Álvaro Arbeloa, the Spaniard emerged as a candidate to become the permanent coach for the 2026–27 season. While his impact was compelling, he ultimately ended up being ruled out for a key reason. According to Mario Cortegana in The Athletic, the Spanish coach and his staff were present at the Santiago Bernabéu to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich. With this, Los Blancos showed their interest in his services. However, he was ultimately dismissed due to having a similar profile to Xabi Alonso: A more tactical and dominant coach, rather than a man-manager like Carlo Ancelotti. While his profile is seen as an issue for Los Blancos, Cesc would fit perfectly at Arsenal. Unlike Real Madrid, the English side need a coach capable of developing young talent, much like Arteta does, making him a highly continuous option. However, they are looking for greater consistency in decisive moments of the season—something they have often lacked under Mikel—which is precisely where Fàbregas would be expected to deliver.

Arsenal will sack Mikel Arteta if he fails to lead the Gunners to either the Premier League or Champions League trophy this season.

Rethinking Pass Repetition In many superficial analyses of contemporary football, the repetition of the pass is often interpreted as a sign of sterile possession or slow circulation without attacking intention. However, from a systemic perspective of the game, that reading is deeply incomplete. The reiteration of the pass does not constitute a symptom of a […] The post Rethinking Pass Repetition: From Paco Seirul·lo’s Theory To Gabriel Milito’s Chivas De Guadalajara – Tactical Theory appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Cesc Fabregas acknowledged Como are “only at the beginning of their journey” as they look to push for Champions League qualification. Como have been the story of the season in Serie A as the underdogs have eclipsed some of the biggest names in Italian football to put themselves in the running for a top-four finish. […] The post ´We are still at the beginning of our journey´ – Fabregas tempers expectations ahead of Inter clash appeared first on Soccer News.

The permanent Manchester United job is Michael Carrick’s to lose. That’s according to talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook, who believes the Red Devils interim head…

Italian legend Marco Materazzi has called on Chelsea to appoint Cesc Fabregas this summer. Liam Rosenior joined the Blues in January as successor to Enzo Maresca after he spent two years at Strasbo…

Como are currently enjoying an incredibly good season in the Serie A, and much of that is obviously down to the quality of the work head coach Cesc Fabregas has done at the club. The words of the former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder, a World Cup winner and a two-time European champion with Spain, […] The post First-team coach Cesc Fabregas speaks to Como academy players (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

Luciano Spalletti described the end of Juventus’ Serie A season as eight finals, as they attempt to displace Como and secure a place in next year’s Champions League. Juventus welcome Genoa to Allianz Stadium in what could prove to be a huge clash on Monday, with Cesc Fabregas’ side also in action earlier in the […] The post Spalletti: Genoa test the first of eight finals for Juventus appeared first on Soccer News.

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere has made an impassioned plea for his former protege Max Dowman to make England’s World Cup squad. The Hatters’ head coach, who played Dowman as a 13-year-o…

A young buck from Spain, schooled at Barcelona's famed La Masia academy before winning it all at club level, is rather underappreciated among the established order.

Pressure will only intensify on Liverpool manager Arne Slot after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup following a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.

England legend Stuart Pearce believes that history will repeat itself if and when Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City. The 55-year-old’s current deal at the Etihad expires in 2027, however, …

This is not new to us AS Roma fans, a late season wobble and collapse when the club is in a good position, and they will end up playing catch up. We have seen this story before and how it plays out. The club is now looking in from the outside with Como, the… The post Analyzing the Roots of AS Roma’s Late-Season Collapse first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

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Como are no longer a novelty story. Under Cesc Fàbregas, they are quickly becoming one of the most impressive and coherent sides in Serie A, and their 5-0 victory over Pisa only reinforced that growing belief. There is a clarity to everything Como do. Their structure is obvious, their patterns of play are well drilled, […] The post Cesc Fabregas And Como Close In On Champions League Qualification appeared first on World Football Index.

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It is fair to suggest that Lecce and Como were completely contrasting challenges for Milan. One posed the threat of completely outplaying them on the pitch and the other nearly left the Rossoneri frustrated until the goal actually came. All that matters though, is the result. Milan took six points from the two ties, even […]

Mjällby AIF are Swedish champions. For the first time in their history, the small fishing village of 1,300 inhabitants has managed to outperform the competition from the bigger cities, helped by an exceptional brand of attacking football. “Europe’s surprise team comes from a tiny fishing village on Sweden’s southern coast. The sporting director is a […]