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Como 1907

Serie A·Italy·Coach: Cesc Fàbregas

League Pos

15W / 9D / 5L

2025-26

€313.2M

Squad Value

Formation

4-2-3-1 / 3-4-2-1

Press Style

Mid-block

Budget Tier

medium

Avg Age

Tactical Identity

Wenger (Arsenal) + Guardiola (Barcelona/Man City). Pivot drops between CBs forming a back 3; fullbacks push high to provide width; wingers narrow centrally to overload half-spaces.

In Possession

3-2-5 / 2-3-5 build-up overload

Out of Possession

4-4-2 mid-block with touchline traps and man-for-man aggression

Positional Role Map

Each position's required role and current incumbent in the Fàbregas system

Sweeper-Keeper

Short distribution under pressure; sweeper-keeper; comfortable with feet; 50%+ long ball accuracy

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Ball-playing bravery under press; aerial dominance; handles isolation in transition

Overlapping Left Back

Overlapping (not inverted); pushes high in possession; provides width; contributes to crossing

Overlapping Right Back

Overlapping (not inverted); pushes high in possession; provides width; attacking output expected

DM/No.6

Holding Pivot

Drops between CBs in build-up to form back 3; links defense to midfield; positional intelligence; passing range

Box-to-Box Midfielder

Box-to-box; fluid movement; late box arrivals; ball recovery; defensive solidity

System Engine / No.10

Hybrid 8/10; receives between lines; progresses via dribble; creates and scores; high pressing effectiveness

Inverted Left Winger

Inverted (right-footed preferred); narrows centrally in possession; presses aggressively on far side; creative output

Inverted Right Winger

Inverted (left-footed preferred); cuts inside to shoot; touchline press; half-space operations

Lone Striker

Hold-up play; third-man link (CB→ST→winger); box finisher; target man

Recruitment Context

medium

DM/No.6

Perrone performing but lacks a like-for-like backup; rotation quality needed

Budget: €15.0MAge max: 28Loan accepted

medium

Morata on loan (expiring 2026) — a backup or successor for hold-up lone striker role needed

Budget: €20.0MAge max: 30Loan accepted

Recruitment Intelligence

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Role / Position

Known Needs

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Formation

4-2-3-1

Alt: 3-4-2-1

Position

Recruitment need

Selected role

Style of Play

Structured possession, central overloads, third-man principle

Scouting Notes

4th in Serie A (2025-26). Elite defensive record: 22 GA in 29 matches. Fabregas system demands technical quality and high positioning IQ. Young core with resale value.

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