While Genoa CFC CFC faced Como 1907 at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium on April 26, 2026, opposing coach Cesc Fabregas was already at the center of intense speculation regarding his future. Despite rumors of a potential move to Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal, Como's sporting director, Carlalberto Ludi, has categorically shut down these claims, assuring the Spanish coach's continued presence.

Fabregas, nearing the end of his second full season as a head coach, has guided Como to remarkable results. After an impressive 10th-place finish in the 2024-25 season, the team currently sits in fifth place in Serie A, just three points outside the Champions League positions with four matches remaining in the 2025-26 season.

His impressive early record as a head coach has not gone unnoticed. There have been claims of strong interest from two Premier League sides he used to represent as a player: Chelsea and Arsenal. Chelsea are actively looking for a new head coach following the recent departure of Liam Rosenior.

Furthermore, Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol suggested that Fabregas could be a long-term option for Arsenal as a potential successor to Mikel Arteta. Solhekol claimed on Sky Sports’s Transfer Talk podcast: "Cesc Fabregas, what I’ve been told, there’s some kind of suggestion that long-term, the plan for him is to manage Arsenal one day. I’m not sure moving to Chelsea would be part of his career progression."

However, Como’s sporting director, Carlalberto Ludi, remains confident that Fabregas will continue in his current role in Serie A. Ludi stated in an interview: "We’re calm. We’re focused on these next few games. We’re incredibly aligned with Cesc but we can’t predict the future. However, I’m sure that we will continue this journey together."

These statements aim to quell speculation and maintain focus on Como's push for a Champions League spot, an ambitious goal for the newly-promoted side. Stability on the bench is crucial at this decisive point in the season.