Como coach, Cesc Fabregas, spoke at a press conference ahead of the match against Lecce. Here are his words: `We are going to Lecce and we need to maintain consistency and have the mentality to get a result, continuing with the good performances of recent weeks. We will find a determined Lecce. We must not be surprised, it will be a tough and difficult match.`
What Champions League matches did you watch yesterday?
`I watched both from home, I didn`t go to San Siro, I was too tired. Which player would I take from them? No one, we are fine as we are.`
What do you expect in the final part of the season?
`I expect significant growth, the next matches will tell me who is ready to stay here and who is not. We want to raise the level, this must be the mentality, growth must be important in the last six matches. It is an important moment for everyone, the players must show me if they are ready for next year. Azon and Dele Alli? They must be ready, we are not here to give anything away to anyone.`
How is the team doing?
`For Sergi Roberto, the season is over. He has suffered a hamstring injury. He was recovering, it has not been a good season for him. Now he needs to rest and then he must restart with the team in July. For him, the season is over. It has not been an easy year`.
Have you been called by anyone from Milan or Roma?
`No, no one has called me, I repeat that I am only focused on Como. But I have not received any direct calls, I assure you.`
Who will play on Saturday?
`Douvikas is doing well, he will also play on Saturday in Lecce.`
How is Nico Paz?
`He is fine, he has trained all week. I don`t know if he will play in Lecce, it may be that I can field the same midfield as last week against Torino. But Nico is recovering well. Apart from Sergi Roberto and Dossena, everyone else is available and traveling with us to Lecce. Kempf is improving, he has improved in recent weeks. It is impossible to be at your best throughout the season.`
How have you seen the players?
`I am very happy with everyone, the opportunity always arrives and they must be ready. All the guys have satisfied me, everyone has adapted to the needs very quickly. Everyone is involved in the Como project, this is great`.
You always experience the match 100%.
`Yes, it`s true, I have a lot of tension, at the end of the match on Sunday I was full of adrenaline. It has been a tough season for me, we haven`t won for 9 matches and there has been a lot of stress. I have never had time to rest, I am passionate and I don`t want to stop`.