Fabregas accepts responsibility after Como's Champions League defeat at Feyenoord
Cesc Fabregas said the responsibility for Como's 3-2 Champions League loss at Feyenoord rested with him. He stressed that his players should not be singled out and turned attention to the upcoming Serie A fixture against Fiorentina. Fabregas also downplayed inexperience as the cause, pointing instead to the challenges of playing away and a congested schedule.
Como, a Serie A club, played their second-ever Champions League match and fell 3-2 away to Feyenoord. They led early, then conceded twice before halftime; Feyenoord added another after the break, making Tasos Douvikas’ late strike only a consolation.
Cesc Fabregas said the fault was his, not his players’, and urged focus on the next Serie A match against Fiorentina. He rejected inexperience as the main reason, instead noting away-game difficulties, Feyenoord’s home strength, and a busy run of three games a week after facing Roma.
This result may affect Como supporters, players, and staff by testing morale during a demanding schedule. Fabregas’s public acceptance of blame could reduce pressure on individuals and redirect attention toward the Fiorentina fixture. For a club balancing Serie A and Champions League commitments, how fans and media respond may influence confidence, atmosphere, and expectations, though the long-term social impact is likely limited to football audiences.