Cesc Fabregas explained Como’s team selection before the Serie A game against Sassuolo at the Sinigaglia after leaving Nico Paz on the bench. Como went into the match fifth in Serie A with 14 points.
Fabregas speaks before kick-off
The Como coach spoke to DAZN before kick-off at the Sinigaglia and said: "I’m feeling good, I’m fired up and full of energy, and I think these are the games that test our season."
Fabregas added: "When we beat Cremonese last season, I knew that was our test. After a special Champions League night, I have to be the first one to be positive. I see the lads the same way, so let’s start the game with energy."
Changes to the starting side
Fabregas made four changes from Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League win. Samuele Ricci and Willy Kambwala were handed first starts for the club.
How Como lined up
Lucas da Cunha kept his place on the right after impressing against United, with Maxence Caqueret moving into the No 10 role in place of Paz.
Fabregas said: "We’ll see if it’s Da Cunha out there. We were playing with five midfielders."
He added: "Lucas is a great player who understands what the game requires, the space, the timing. He did well the other day."
Fabregas also said: "We have other solutions. Caqueret has played wide, Martin has played wide, Ricci too. But the important thing is reading the game."