Cesc Fabregas, Como 1907 manager, celebrates the Champions League opening win over RB Leipzig at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on September 10, 2026.
Fabregas stresses that Como must always deploy the football that earned them this Champions League spot, warning that some opponents appear frightened and settle for a single point.
The Lens match kicks off at Stade Bollaert‑Delelis at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET).
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This marks only the second away game in Como’s Champions League history, upping the pressure to deliver on foreign soil.
So far, the campaign has seen Como thrash RB Leipzig and Manchester United 4‑1 at home, then fall 3‑2 away to Feyenoord.
Fabregas remains confident in his squad. Can they keep the momentum into the Inter showdown?
Fabregas told Sky Sport Italia that he selects the lineup based on who can impact the game now, noting four or five bench options and emphasizing fitness.
He added that venue doesn’t matter; every match counts, and the atmosphere in Lens is delightful and valuable for the squad.
Injuries still bite, with Moise Kean, Trevoh Chalobah, Assane Diao, Jesus Rodriguez and Jayden Addai sidelined; Tasos Douvikas is the lone fit striker while Martin Baturina rests.
The players seem ready, he said after a hotel talk, calling the fixture a huge chance and pointing out that domestic powerhouses often look timid in Europe.
We can win or lose, but we must always play the football that got us here, he insisted, noting that their identity has been forged over three years and no venue excuses a drop in style. For my money, their bold approach could catch big clubs off guard.
Como have now strung together five straight competitive victories and face a massive Serie A test against Inter this weekend.