Who is Cesc Fabregas's coach? Como's manager
Cesc Fàbregas is the coach of Como, the Italian club on Lake Como. He leads the side that beat Manchester United 4-1 in a Champions League match. Fàbregas is a former Spanish midfielder who now works as a manager.
Why it's in the news
Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in a Champions League match, with Fàbregas as coach, and United manager Michael Carrick apologized to the away fans. A headline also reports that Fàbregas called suggestions he could replace Carrick disrespectful.
- Man United vs Como — Como beat Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League match
Background
The sources identify Cesc Fàbregas as the coach of Como. Como is an Italian club based by Lake Como, in northern Italy. In the match described by the sources, Como were coached by Fàbregas and beat Manchester United 4-1 in a Champions League game played at Como.
Fàbregas is a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for many years before moving into coaching. The sources do not give further personal details about him, so this page does not include them.
The result was a heavy defeat for United. Como were 3-0 ahead by the 57th minute, with goals from Nico Paz and Tasos Douvikas. Paz also set up Douvikas's goal. United's worst defeat in European competition since 1994 was the result, according to The Guardian's match coverage. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick apologized to the away fans at full time and said the performance was unacceptable. He said he would take responsibility for it.
Sources
- The GuardianComo v Manchester United: Champions League – live
- ESPNCesc Fàbregas calls suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at Man United disrespectful
- FOX SportsComo 1907 vs. Manchester Utd - Live Score - October 21, 2026
- CBS SportsIs Michael Carrick Running Out of Time? Man United vs. Como PREVIEW - Scoreline Stream of Soccer