As coach, Fabregas discussed the team's preparations during the pre-match press conference for the Champions League match against Leipzig.

Como is about to play its first Champions League match in the club's history. Facing this historic moment, Fabregas said: "I know that tomorrow everyone will talk about 'Como's first Champions League match in history', but for me, it's just another match that we need to try to win."

Fabregas said he would not prepare a specific speech for this match: "I'm not the kind of person who prepares speeches; everything I say comes from the heart. If I prepare in advance, I might say something wrong. Rather than say too much and make mistakes, it's better to say a few heartfelt words."

At the beginning of the press conference, Fabregas first expressed his support for Como women's footballer Roberta Picchi, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer: "First, I want to send strength to our player Roberta Picchi. We are a family, a big hug to her, we are with her."

Regarding player selection, Fabregas said: "For me, experience is not what matters. Yesterday, some players who have played hundreds of Champions League matches also made mistakes and lost the ball. The most suitable candidates are those who can best help the team move closer to victory. I might still have to make a choice two minutes before the final meeting. We no longer have just 13 or 14 regulars; now nobody knows if they will play tomorrow because everyone is performing well and can help the team."

Regarding the team's style of play in the Champions League, Fabregas said: "Can we play our best football in European competitions? I don't know, after all, it's our first Champions League match. We can roughly predict what the match will look like; I watched three or four matches yesterday and also got an idea of what could happen. We have our own football philosophy and cannot stray too far from it simply because the competition is different. We focus first on ourselves, then we study each match and prepare the details. Most importantly, no matter what happens, is that the players must play our football, which requires them to truly understand the game. We must stick to our style in every match."

Speaking about Leipzig and their coach Demichelis, Fabregas said: "Leipzig is a big club; they have proven it over the years. Twenty years ago, they built their culture almost from scratch. We can learn a lot from them, and they are doing very well. I know Demichelis, and I know many people in the club; they are all excellent and very professional. I am not surprised by their achievements. Tomorrow will be a very difficult match."

Fabregas hoped the players would not be affected by emotions: "I hope the players approach the match thinking they can win, as the team has done since my arrival from Serie B. Our responsibility is to do our best in every match, and the best is to win; that must be our mindset. I hope the team treats it as a normal football match and saves the emotions for today. We must focus on the present and not think about the future. Throughout the season, Serie A may offer more, but tomorrow Leipzig will be here; they are very strong and accustomed to this kind of match environment."

Speaking about his experience in the Champions League as a player, Fabregas said: "This experience made me realize that time passes very quickly. I can't even remember my last Champions League match; it feels like 50 years have passed. There are many high-level players in Europe, and if you make a mistake, the opponent can make you pay for it. We must understand every stage of the match and maintain the desire to improve and strive to win the match."

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