Cesc Fàbregas was tasked with overseeing the project of Como 1907 on their promotion to Serie A.
The club made several transfers to strengthen its squad after being promoted from Serie B last season, aiding its fight to remain in the league.
At the start of the season, it looked rough for them, but with some additional January signings, the club is currently in 14th place with 25 points, sitting five points above the relegation zone.
Nobody thought it would be easy— only Leicester City have been able to return to the top flight after demotion successfully.
So, FC Como are sitting around an area that was expected.
However, in this tactical analysis, we will examine Cesc Fàbregas tactics and coaching style as he begins his managerial career.
Cesc Fàbregas Coaching Philosophy
Cesc Fàbregas tactical philosophy at Como 1907 emphasises structured build-up play, numerical superiority, and central dominance.
His team primarily operates in a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on short passing sequences and maintaining compact midfield spacing.
He prioritises playing through the middle, keeping multiple players central to facilitate quick ball transitions, and he loves to maintain a solid defensive shape when out of possession in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
One thing Fàbregas loves in his midfielders is versatility.
All his midfield players can rotate and take on different roles during the game, with frequent rotations.
They cycle between the 6, 8, and 10 roles, creating fluidity and rotational movement in midfield.
Fàbregas approach is shaped by his playing career under coaches such as Arsène Wenger and Pep Guardiola.
He emphasises control and forward-thinking football.
FC Como 1907 Build-Up Tactics
In the build-up phase, Como has different ways of getting the ball out of the first phase of play.
That’s either with a single pivot looking to come into the scene and disorient the other team’s midfield or by playing a two-man pivot and having two players in that 8/10 role, like in a 4-2-2-2.
In the first phase, we observe a single-pivot dynamic play, where Nico Paz looks to come in deep for the buildup and try to assist with the transition.
He enters an empty space to try to establish numerical superiority in that area, being the open man and deep-lying playmaker.
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