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Como vs Man Utd: Fabregas and Ludi on Champions League clash
Como sporting director Ludi reflects on Fabregas' impact and Bruno Fernandes reunion ahead of Man Utd clash.
In brief
Como sporting director Ludi reflects on Fabregas' impact and Bruno Fernandes reunion ahead of Man Utd clash. Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi credits Cesc Fabregas for transforming the club's rise to Champions League qualification and recalls his time with teenage Bruno Fernandes at Novara. Originally reported…
Como's rise to Champions League
Como's journey from Italy's lower leagues to Serie A and Champions League qualification is remarkable but aims to last.
Cesc Fabregas' impact
Cesc Fabregas joined Como in 2022, helping them secure promotion to Serie A and reach Champions League qualification.
Ludi on Fabregas' influence
Ludi says Fabregas improved Como's culture, professionalism, and mentality to compete for Champions League.
“Cesc made a big difference. Not only on the field, but also off the field, in my opinion - the culture of the club, everything. The professionalism, everything, to be honest”
Fabregas' coaching approach
Fabregas' willingness to learn and improve makes him a key figure for Como's development.
“He's very young, but he's so open-minded, to be honest. He's the first who wants to improve and learn”
Bruno Fernandes reunion
Ludi recalls playing with teenage Bruno Fernandes at Novara when he was just 17.
“We met each other when he was a kid, literally a kid. He was a kid in a professional environment”
Fernandes' early career
Fernandes played for Udinese, Sampdoria, Sporting Lisbon before joining Manchester United.
Ludi on Fernandes
Ludi describes Fernandes as a humble, open-minded player who improved quickly under his guidance.
“He's a very nice guy, so I was so happy and I always celebrated his improvement because he deserves it”
Man Utd visit
Como prepares for Manchester United's home game after securing Champions League qualification.
Ludi on Como's growth
Ludi says Como's transformation from 2019 to now includes Champions League and Man Utd matches.
“I started to work here in 2019 and there was nothing. Now we have the Champions League, we have Man Utd at home”
What happens next
Como aims to write history with a Champions League win against Manchester United.
The one thing
Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi credits Cesc Fabregas for transforming the club's rise to Champions League qualification and recalls his time with teenage Bruno Fernandes at Novara.
