Como 1907
Possession-dominant, intricate passing combinations, high pressing. GK Butez integral to build-up. Fullbacks push high to provide width. Wingers narrow centrally.
Wenger (Arsenal) + Guardiola (Barcelona/Man City) DNA in Fàbregas's tactical identity. Pivot drops between CBs forming a back 3 in build-up. Third-man principle, central overloads, patient positional play. Nico Paz (€65m) the creative heartbeat. Historic achievement: a provincial club in Champions League qualification positions in only their 2nd Serie A season.
Perrone performing well but lacks a quality like-for-like backup; rotation needed for a long CL campaign
Morata (33) loan expiring — need a backup/successor for the hold-up lone striker role
Diego Carlos (33) expiring — quality replacement needed for ball-playing CB pairing