Cesc Fàbregas, surrendered to Lamine Yamal and the level of Barça

FC Barcelona took the Joan Gamper Trophy after thrashing Como 5-0 with an uneventful performance at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. After the 'manita'. Cesc Fàbregas, coach of the Italian team, spoke about his team's presentation and the good moment that the 'Azulgrana' team is experiencing, highlighting its young star, Lamine Yamal.

"We knew it could happen. We don't find teams with this level during the year. This match helps us a lot”, Fàbregas told 'TV3' after the resounding defeat received at the Estadi Johan Cruyff.

"We win and lose with our style. In the second half we were better, more together as a team. Barça is at a very high level, they have differential players. It has been an important test for us", was the assessment given by the native of Arenys de Mar after the match.

Fábregas reflects on his first experience as a professional coach

Cesc Fábregas culminated his career as a footballer at Como and once retired he began to venture as a coach. First he debuted as coach of the Sub 18 of the Italian team, a team of which he is also a shareholder, and then he went on to coach in the first team, which he promoted to Serie A.

In the first season in the highest category of Italian football, he placed his club in tenth place in the standings and, therefore, was considered a rival of Barça for the 60th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy.

“Coaching is my passion, I am learning a lot. I am 38 years old, I am just starting. I am very happy, I like to talk to all the coaches after the matches", explained Cesc at the end of the Gamper.

Fábregas on Lamine Yamal: "He can become as dominant as Leo Messi"

Lamine Yamal's performance in the Gamper was very outstanding. The ‘10’ contributed two goals to the 'Azulgrana' cause and Fàbregas had praise for him, comparing him to Lionel Messi and his multiple awards.

“If he continues at this level, Lamine could be at that level of being dominant for that trophy (Ballon d'Or)”, said the world champion in South Africa 2010. In that sense, he also stressed that the best does not always end up winning the award given annually by 'France Football'.

Regarding the player from Mataró, the Como coach assured: “Lamine is very young, very good. He has to continue improving because I understand that it is only the beginning for him”. The new 'Azulgrana' '10' debuted in the preseason scoring 4 goals in as many appearances. A preamble of what his performance may be in 25/26.