Como supervisor Cesc Fabregas brutally steered considered one of his big-name stars ought to cease enjoying soccer after his crimson card towards Fiorentina.
Fabregas was annoyed with Alvaro Morata – a former Chelsea striker who performed alongside his present boss at Stamford Bridge – after he picked up two yellow playing cards in fast succession late within the match.
Fiorentina had gone 2-0 up because of contributions from Nicolo Fagiolo and Moise Kean however an personal purpose from Fabiano Parisi threw the cat among the many pigeons.
However Como have been unable to wrestle again a degree, with Morata getting despatched off within the 89th minute, and the defeat leaves them seventh in Serie A – 5 factors off the Champions League locations.
Fabregas stated: ‘Provocation is a part of soccer, those that can’t reside with that ought to play one other sport.
‘I count on far more from an skilled participant like him. We are able to’t make excuses, although, and we are able to’t enable for what different folks do on the pitch to have an effect on us.’
Cesc Fabregas tore into Alvaro Morata after his crimson card in Como’s 2-1 defeat by Fiorentina
Former Chelsea striker Morata was dismissed after getting dragged into confrontations
Fabregas and Morata have been team-mates for 2 years throughout their spells at Stamford Bridge
Morata, 33, had been dragged into confrontations with Rolando Mandragora after which with Marin Pongracic, getting two yellow playing cards in fast succession.
The Spaniard joined Como on mortgage from AC Milan in the summertime however he has solely scored one purpose in 18 video games.
Como are having fun with a outstanding sophomore season in Serie A underneath Fabregas and are nicely in rivalry for European soccer.
However Fabregas was irritated after this loss, additionally saying: ‘I’m irritated that I wasn’t in a position to assist the boys perceive the significance of the sport.
‘I confirmed them my expertise as a footballer through the week, possibly an excessive amount of, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient. We’re a younger staff.
‘It wasn’t a soccer match within the second half. Leaving that apart, the sport must be received with the suitable motivation and power. I really feel unhealthy as a coach, as a result of I wasn’t in a position to convey this to my gamers at present.
‘Perhaps it was in our heads. We made a mistake in our perspective, we’ve to point out extra need and be higher in assault if we need to play our recreation.
‘In 72 hours, we’ll play in San Siro after which towards Torino, and this can be a good factor to stay up for after this recreation.’
Como are nonetheless within the hunt for silverware; in March and April, they play their Coppa Italia semi-final legs towards Inter Milan.
Fiorentina, in the meantime, moved out of the relegation zone with the victory.
La Viola have endured a stormy season, spending a very long time within the backside three, however seem to have turned a nook for the reason that begin of the yr, with three wins, three attracts, and simply two defeats in Serie A.
