05/11/2026
🚨🗣️ Roy Keane on Cesc Fàbregas and the incredible work he is doing as a manager 💣🔴
"People talk about tactics and football intelligence, but when you watch Cesc Fàbregas' team play, you can immediately see that this is a manager who understands football at a very high level. Technically, he is outstanding. He sees things on the pitch that many managers don't even recognise.
"What impresses me most is the way he wants his team to play. There is confidence, movement, intelligence and a clear understanding of what every player is supposed to do. His players are not just running around chasing the ball; they are playing with purpose and knowing exactly where the next pass should go.
"He's bringing an identity to that club, and that's not easy to do, especially when you're still building your reputation as a young manager. You can see his influence in the way the players move, how they control possession and how comfortable they are playing under pressure.
"I also like the fact that he isn't afraid to trust his football ideas. Some managers become too cautious because they are worried about losing games, but Fàbregas wants his team to play football properly. He wants them to dominate, create chances and take responsibility on the pitch.
"Of course, managing a football club is about more than having technical ability. You need consistency, strong leadership and the ability to handle difficult moments. That's where the real test will come for him. But from what I've seen, he's showing plenty of qualities that suggest he could become a top manager.
"He's doing something special at Como, and I think people need to give him the credit he deserves. He's not just a former great player trying his hand at management; he's showing that he has a genuine understanding of the game. If he continues developing at this rate, I wouldn't be surprised to see some of Europe's biggest clubs looking at him in the future."
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