Fabregas Approves New Rules: "They Raise the Tempo. Transfer Market? It Should Close Before the Championship Starts"

After last season's historic Champions League qualification, Como's new season began with a draw. Fabregas's team could only manage a 1-1 draw against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium. Douvikas's tap-in cancelled out Kamara's goal. "It was a great game, truly entertaining," commented the Spanish coach in the post-match press conference. Udinese-Como, along with Inter-Monza, was also the first Serie A match to feature the new rules established by IFAB: from the countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks to the minute spent off the field after injury stoppages. These new rules have been approved by the Como coach: "The new rules are very good, they significantly raise the tempo of the game. I like these innovations and I think they are really interesting because they certainly give a lot of continuity to the match."

Fabregas continued discussing the new injury rule: "The rule about going off for a minute is interesting, but sometimes it's a penalty when everyone sees that the injury is real." Moving on to the match, the coach complimented the Bianconeri: "I am convinced that very few important teams will win in Udine. They are a Premier League team with their pressing and physicality. It will be tough for everyone here." Como, despite not always being at their best for the entire duration of the match, managed to limit the damage: "I'm not going home happy because we didn't win, but our reaction was really positive."

A draw that also saw players coming off the bench become protagonists for Fabregas's team: "All the substitutes made a great contribution." He then praised the new signing: "Liberali is an Italian diamond to be polished, he is very young and I am happy he has joined us." Finally, a comment on the summer transfer window: "It should close before the start of the championship. Sooner or later we will get there."

Following their historic Champions League qualification last season, the new campaign for Como has commenced with a draw. Fabregas's squad secured a 1-1 tie against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium. Douvikas leveled the score after Kamara had opened the scoring. "It was a fantastic and truly enjoyable match," stated the Spanish manager during his post-game press conference. The Udinese vs. Como game, alongside Inter vs. Monza, marked the debut of the new IFAB regulations in Serie A, encompassing elements like timed throw-ins and goal kicks, as well as a mandatory minute off the field for injury treatment. The Como coach expressed his approval of these changes: "The new rules are excellent; they greatly increase the game's pace. I appreciate these innovations, as they significantly enhance the match's fluidity and continuity."

Fabregas further elaborated on the new injury protocol: "The rule about a minute off the pitch is interesting, but it can sometimes be unfair when the injury is clearly genuine." Shifting focus to the match itself, he commended Udinese: "I believe very few top teams will manage to win in Udine. Their pressing and physical style make them a Premier League-caliber team. It will be a challenging venue for all opponents." Despite periods where Como struggled to maintain consistent performance, they managed to salvage a point: "While I'm not entirely satisfied because we didn't secure a victory, our team's response was very encouraging."

The draw also highlighted the impact of Como's substitutes: "Every player who came off the bench made a significant contribution." He also lauded a recent acquisition: "Liberali is a raw Italian talent, very young, and I'm delighted to have him with us." Addressing the summer transfer window, he offered his perspective: "The market should conclude before the league begins. I believe this is an eventual outcome."