Overview
- Frosinone defeated Como 2-0 on Sunday, a result that ended Como's unbeaten streak that dated back five months to their Coppa Italia semi-final loss to Inter.
- Como created a string of clear opportunities but failed to score, with coach Cesc Fàbregas saying the team had at least seven 'nitide' chances and that Palmisani made match-changing saves.
- Fàbregas publicly criticized his squad's instability and youth, saying the team must improve ball control and game management after the defeat.
- The coach defended a tactical experiment that used Nico Paz in a deeper role but said Paz is more effective closer to goal when given attacking freedom.
- Frosinone coach Massimiliano Alvini framed the win as proof of a long-term project that mixes young Italians with selective foreign signings and noted the result leaves both teams level on points early in the season.