Como striker Douvikas told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Champions League? It feels amazing. We worked very hard to get to this moment, and winning in front of our home fans will be a moment we and they will remember forever. But we already need to think about the next match: now is the most delicate time to maintain maximum focus."

What did Fabregas say to you in the locker room before the match?

"His way of preparing hasn't changed, and I think that's very important, it keeps us alert. As always, he asked us to show courage, focus, and personality, and play our familiar football."

You are as strong as Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Manchester United... and you are the only team to win the first match by at least three goals. Europe needs to take Como seriously: don't tell us it's too early to talk about this, because you can no longer be easily ignored.

"No, no, no... (laughs) We're talking about the best teams in the world, they all have long histories behind them. We've just arrived here, and it would be very unwise to think about those things for even a second, it would only lead to trouble."

You've scored 3 goals in your last 4 matches, and including last season, you've scored 6 goals in your last 9 matches. Last season you finished second in the Serie A top scorers list, tied with Malen, only behind Lautaro. These are great statistics.

"That makes me very happy, strikers live by goals, especially by consistency. But what's truly important is to help my teammates in every match, not just by scoring goals."

Now Italian defenders are starting to fear and study you. How will you respond to stay in top form?

"Continue to improve myself, both individually and in terms of teamwork. Serie A defenders are very strong, physically and tactically excellent. You have to constantly read the situation on the field."

Ndicka of Roma described you as the most difficult opponent. Conversely, who do you fear the most?

"Chalobah, Ramero, and Kampf, I face them every day in training... just kidding. There are many strong defenders in Italy. I like this kind of challenge that keeps you alert for 90 minutes."

I know you won't be thinking about winning the championship, only about winning the next match. But from what we've seen so far, it seems only you and Roma can trouble Inter Milan.

"No, it's really too early to talk about that now, there are many other very strong teams in Serie A."

There's been a lot of talk about your rivalry with Kane. Have you understood how Fabregas will use you?

"I have complete faith in the coach's ability to deploy players. Moïse and I are both focused solely on the team right now. I'm happy to have such a strong player here to compete with us. We know everyone's contribution is important."

You and Moïse have similarities and differences. Can you elaborate?

"We are both strong, and we both like to attack behind the defense, but we have different characteristics. Because we complement each other, we can play together."

Overall, what has Fabregas emphasized most tactically this season?

"Aggression, intelligence, possession. He insists that we play our own football, that's what's most important to him."

The new signings are all doing well, right? Mila even captained against RB Leipzig after Da Cunha left. Who has impressed you the most?

"Everyone has brought something important. Luis has a strong personality, but everyone else has also integrated quickly. Every player who has come here is like this, and this explains how this team and this environment work."

You usually prefer to keep a low profile and avoid the spotlight. How do you deal with the enthusiasm of the outside world and the media?

"I try to be myself. I focus on training and spend a lot of time at the training ground. The enthusiasm makes you happy and gives us energy, but it can also distract you and make you get carried away."

Are spending time with your cat and playing billiards still your favorite pastimes? Have you discovered any other hobbies in Italy?

"My cat Grace is still my favorite. Billiards is still as timeless as ever. Here, my biggest discovery is how wonderful it is to feel football with such passion every day."

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