Flooring Guide by Cinvex: Cesc Fabregas Responds to Alvaro Morata’s Substitution Request Against Cagliari and His Goal Drought at Como 1907.
The clash between Como and Cagliari at the Giuseppe Siniaglia Stadium on Saturday evening, November 8, 2025, unfolded with its own unique narrative. Despite dominating in terms of ball possession and shots on goal, Como ultimately failed to find the back of the net or secure a victory. Beyond dropping two crucial points, I Lariani were also taken aback by an incident involving their striker, Alvaro Morata.
During the match against Cagliari, Morata started upfront but was eventually substituted in the 63rd minute. Intriguingly, it was Morata himself who requested to be taken off. Instead of scoring, the AC Milan loanee received a yellow card for pushing Cagliari’s Yerry Mina. The persistent provocation and tight marking from I Rossoblu players visibly frustrated Morata throughout his time on the pitch.
Morata managed only a single shot on target before being replaced by Anastasios Douvikas. This unusual request for substitution from Alvaro Morata became a key topic for journalists questioning Como’s coach, Cesc Fabregas, during the post-match press conference.
“Firstly, in football, you see everything,” Fabregas remarked, as quoted by Tuttomercatoweb. “I spoke with Smolcic, I told him to apply one strong final press before Douvikas came on. I defend my players; if there’s anything to discuss, it’s handled internally. However, there’s nothing to discuss. Mina? I prefer not to talk about players like that; the referee should be the one to do so,” he added, sidestepping further comment on the altercation.
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Cesc Fabregas also addressed the ongoing goal drought plaguing Morata. The former Spain international, and his compatriot, has now gone 11 Serie A matches without scoring, a streak that includes the recent duel against Cagliari. This dry spell is particularly frustrating given that Morata had a prime opportunity to break his duck in a previous match against Napoli, had his penalty kick found the target.
Fabregas simply called for patience and continued hard work from Alvaro Morata, confident that his goals for Como would eventually come. “Baturina made an additional pass; we need more scoring opportunities,” Fabregas continued, outlining his team’s broader offensive challenges. “We need to understand how to score, how to position ourselves, without overcomplicating things. We need to improve our timing, but there are some young players who also need to grasp these moments. Morata? Of course, he needs to score, but it’s not just about that. His goals will come: be patient and work hard,” he concluded, offering a message of encouragement.
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Summary
Como drew with Cagliari in a match where they dominated but failed to score. Striker Alvaro Morata, who started the game, surprisingly requested substitution in the 63rd minute after being visibly frustrated by persistent provocation and tight marking, which also earned him a yellow card. Coach Cesc Fabregas defended Morata’s request, stating that any internal discussions are handled privately.
Fabregas also addressed Morata’s ongoing 11-match Serie A goal drought, urging him to be patient and work hard for his goals to eventually come. He highlighted the team’s broader offensive challenges, emphasizing the need to create more scoring opportunities, improve positioning, and refine timing.